HB4582
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students" and defines "twice-exceptional student". Provides that in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) or federal Section 504 plan for a twice-exceptional student, if the student's ability or achievement indicates that the student would benefit from advanced academic programs, then those abilities or achievement levels shall be recognized and addressed in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan and be reflected in the individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for the student, while continuing to provide appropriate services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Sets forth what the services, goals, objectives, accommodations, and best practices for identifying and addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student may include. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 235 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Mussman | Chief sponsor | 34 | $44,011.88 | IPACE ($7,500.00); Chicago Land Joint Labor Management PAC ($6,500.00); Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service ($4,711.88) |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPACE | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Joint Labor Management PAC | — | — | 1 | $6,500.00 |
| Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service | — | — | 1 | $4,711.88 |
| LIUNA, Chicago Laborers' District Cncl PAC | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Painters District Council #14 Poliltical Action Committee | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Finishing Trades of Chicago Coop PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoc. PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN Pac | — | — | 1 | $1,500.00 |
| Illinois CPA's for Political Action | — | — | 3 | $1,100.00 |
| Drexwood Partners LLC | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Illinois State Lodge | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Steven Bills | Engineer | Anthropic | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Daniel Ziegler | Engineer | Anthropic | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Sysco Corporation Good Government Comm | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| COA PAC | — | — | 2 | $550.00 |
| Zurich | — | — | 1 | $500.00 |
| Honeywell International PAC | — | — | 1 | $500.00 |
| Friends of Diane Pappas | — | — | 1 | $500.00 |
| Illinois American Water Company PAC | — | — | 1 | $500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC | — | — | 1 | $500.00 |
| Matthew O'Shea Consulting | — | — | 1 | $250.00 |
| Dan Shomon Inc. | — | — | 1 | $250.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
4 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Assigned toEducation Policy Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-01-23 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-03 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Assigned toEducation Policy Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |