Illinois · House Bill 3600 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION

HB 3600 Sponsored by Michelle Mussman Passed both chambers, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 17, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 17, 2023
  5. Died  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that if a student is sent home for a full or partial school day, subjected to an in-school suspension, told not to come to school for non-medical reasons, or for other reasons that are not valid causes for absence, including behaviors that do not rise to the level of gross disobedience or misconduct, removal from the educational environment must be…

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Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that if a student is sent home for a full or partial school day, subjected to an in-school suspension, told not to come to school for non-medical reasons, or for other reasons that are not valid causes for absence, including behaviors that do not rise to the level of gross disobedience or misconduct, removal from the educational environment must be documented and the student's parent or guardian must be provided a notice in writing describing the action taken and the specific reason or reasons for the action. Provides that the written notice to the parents or guardian of a student with a disability provided must include a description of the school district's responsibility to convene a meeting of the student's IEP team or Section 504 plan team to review the student's behavioral intervention plan or to develop such a plan, and the parent's right to request such a meeting, if the cumulative number of days of removal of the student exceeds 10 in a school year. Provides that a school board shall authorize a superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to assign pupils guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct and send the pupil to in-school suspension, and no action shall lie against them for the in-school suspension. Provides that before assigning a pupil to in-school suspension, the charges shall be explained to the pupil and the pupil shall be given an opportunity to respond to the charges. Provides that pupils shall be given the opportunity to complete classroom work during the in-school suspension for equivalent academic credit. Provides that an in-school suspension program provided by a school district for any pupils in kindergarten through grade 12 may focus on promoting non-violent conflict resolution and positive interaction with other pupils and school personnel. Provides that a school district may employ a school social worker or a licensed mental health professional to oversee an in-school suspension program. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Every action

48 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 40 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  6. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-003-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  11. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  12. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  14. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  15. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  16. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  17. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 086-016-000
  18. SenateArrive in Senate
  19. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  20. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  21. SenateFirst Reading
  22. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  23. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  24. CommitteePostponed - Education · Senate Education
  25. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  26. CommitteeRe-assigned to Education · Senate Education
  27. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  28. SenateWaive Posting Notice
  29. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  30. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  31. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education · Senate Assignments
  32. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Education · Senate Education
  33. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 11, 2023
  35. SenateSecond Reading
  36. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2023
  37. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  38. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  39. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-001-000
  40. HouseArrived in House
  1. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  2. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  5. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  6. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 86–16
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 86 No 16 Not voting 15
Democrats: 67 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 16 no
How each member voted

Yes · 86

No · 16

Not voting · 1

Absent · 4

Excused · 10

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 54–1
May 17, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 54 No 1 Not voting 4
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 1 no
How each member voted

Yes · 54

No · 1

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 6

No · 3

 Passed 6–3
Mar 23, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 9, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
May 9, 2023 Senate Education Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Education - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Democrats.

All 3 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.