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IL HB4997

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Gabel

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates parenting education instruction for grades 6 through 12 in Illinois school districts, changing the current permissive "may provide" to a required "shall provide"
  • Requires school districts to award regular school credit for satisfactory completion of parenting education courses, previously optional
  • Parenting education curriculum must cover child growth and development, childbirth and child care, family structure and management, prenatal/postnatal care, child abuse prevention, interpersonal relationships, and parenting skills
  • State Board of Education must assist all districts with developing instructional materials, training teachers, and establishing time allotments for parenting education
  • May trigger State Mandates Act reimbursement requirements due to the new mandate on school districts

Legislative Description

SCH CD-PARENTING EDUCATION

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Education Policy2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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