IL HB3681

Creates an Equity for Autistic Students Commission within the State Board of Education to research, recommend, and review policies affecting autistic students.

Commission shall ensure fair access to resources, therapies, education, and equity with focus on historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and people of color students, girls, low-income students, and English learners.

Commission membership shall include experts in autism in children and students, with at least one member who has autism; members serve without compensation.

Commission shall review different therapies and practices used for autistic students and determine if those therapies and practices remain the best available options.

State Board of Education shall provide administrative assistance and necessary staff support services; Commission shall report findings and recommendations to the State Board of Education.