IL HB1107

Requires teachers, administrators, and school support personnel to complete training on reducing unconscious bias and stigmatizing assumptions about students with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders and behavioral disorders

Training must cover recognition of unconscious bias in classroom interactions and evaluations, strategies to promote a "presume competence" mindset, and classroom techniques for behavior management including positive reinforcement

Mandates instruction on communication support methods for students with autism, including alternative communication systems, visual supports, and social skills training

Requires education on federal disability rights laws including IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Training must include opportunities for educators to receive input from parents and guardians of children with disabilities, and may include information from medical professionals

Effective July 1, 2025