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HB 4862·IL·house

SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH

Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (D)
Latest Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0685

Jul 31, 2026

Summary

The bill requires the State Board of Education to post links to resources, self‑assessments and best practices for dealing with secondary traumatic stress. By Jan. 1, 2028 each district must adopt policies that include a mental‑health commitment, a workforce mental‑health committee, regular assessments, and training resources. The goal is to support teachers, counselors, administrators and other staff who experience compassion fatigue.

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