Posted 11.12.26 by Awake Illinois:
“Illinois is the first state to require districts to offer yearly mental-health screenings to every student in grades 3–12. The law is Public Act 104-0032 (SB1560).
Implementation begins in the 2027–28 school year, once the state procures a free screening tool with a student self-report option.
ISBE has already published non-regulatory guidance and school law firms are issuing bulletins. What do they say?
Today Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock breaks it all down:
- What the statute actually requires
- Why “offer” is not the same as “default every child in”
- The latest federal bulletins and investigation
- Practical language boards can adopt now — Opt In Only Model Policy
- How parents and board members can use the policy this school year
If you sit on a board, work in a district, or have a child in grades 3–12, this is the briefing you need to watch.”
Learn about Public Act 104-0032 (SB1560) here.