On May 23, 2024, Senate Bill 3606 (“SB 3606”) passed both houses. If signed into law by Governor Pritzker, SB 3606 will amend the Children with Disabilities Article of the Illinois School Code to provide for expanded state reimbursement opportunities to ensure that all children with disabilities receive the support and resources they need.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 3606 (“SB 3606”), the definition of “special educational facilities and services” will now include private special schools and separate public special education day schools. Separate public special education day schools are separate special education programs or facilities that are established by a
