IL SB1560

School districts must offer annual mental health screenings to students in grades 3-12 beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, with parents having the option to opt-out

The State Board of Education must release model procedures and guidance for implementing universal mental health screenings by September 1, 2026, including screening tools, staff training, confidentiality considerations, and follow-up resources

The screening requirement only takes effect in school years when the State has procured a free self-report screening tool for districts; districts may apply for deadline extensions based on State Board criteria

Hospitals must enter youth information into the BEACON portal before referring any youth to DCFS for psychiatric lockout situations, replacing the previous requirement to notify families about the Family Support Program

The Department of Human Services must establish voluntary training for hospital social workers, clinicians, and staff about BEACON, a centralized resource connecting Illinois youth and families to behavioral health services