IL HB1107

School districts must provide additional instructional services, support, or special accommodations to students who have experienced trauma from the death of a sibling, parent, guardian, or household member by suicide or homicide, or trauma from domestic violence or abuse, when the trauma interferes with learning and the student does not qualify for an IEP or Section 504 services

Evaluations must be conducted at the request of parents/guardians or when school personnel identify declining academic performance following a traumatic event; evaluations are performed by school counselors, psychologists, social workers, administrators, or educators familiar with the student

Support plans may include testing accommodations, supplementary aids, school counseling services, homework assistance, or modifications to the learning environment, and can be modified as needed based on student needs

Plans remain in effect until the student leaves the district or demonstrates significant and sustained academic improvement such that services are no longer needed

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, school board notices about Section 504 eligibility must include that students ages 3-21 who have experienced death of a family member by suicide or homicide, or trauma from domestic violence or abuse, may qualify for Section 504 services