SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT House SponsorsRep. Michelle Mussman and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Education Policy Committee Hearing Mar 19 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 122 and Virtual Room 3 Springfield, IL 3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 105 ILCS 5/22-50 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. 1/23/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman 2/3/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee 2/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez 3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000 3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate