HB 2537 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-SPEC ED-TRANSITION SERV

Summary
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by no later than the beginning of a student's third year of high school or by the student's 16th birthday, whichever occurs first, the transition planning process must include a consideration of whether the student is a candidate for graduation. Requires this process to involve discussions with the student's individualized education program team, including the parent and the student. Provides that the discussions must address the implications of graduating with a regular diploma, particularly how it affects the student's right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Effective immediately.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 Signed Aug 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 1 edit · Aug 15, 2025
MINOR
The primary change between the Engrossed and Enrolled versions of HB 2537 is the update of the document title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and the corresponding page number headers. This indicates the bill has been finalized and approved by both legislative chambers, making it ready for the Governor's signature. No substantive policy, legal, or procedural changes were made to the text of the act itself.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill text remains identical.
TECHNICAL

Updated the document header to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, replacing the previous 'Engrossed' status, and adjusted associated page number markers.

Floor votes · Senate May 22, 2025 · House Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

570
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
May 22, 2025
D Democratic39
38 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
53
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Amendments
2
Aug 15, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Education
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors

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