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IL HJR0063

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Mussman

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes that more than 2 million children are adopted in the United States, with over 60,000 adopted children living in Illinois
  • Notes that adopted children are approximately twice as likely to have contact with mental health professionals
  • Encourages Illinois General Assembly members and staff to increase awareness of issues impacting adopted children, particularly mental health impacts
  • Emphasizes that school mental health professionals including social workers, counselors, and psychologists play a key role in supporting adopted students
  • Calls for specialized training on adoption-related experiences to enhance mental health services in school settings

Legislative Description

ADOPTION MENTAL HEALTH

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/9/2024
Adoption & Child Welfare3/27/2024
Rules3/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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