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HB4137 • 2026
EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION
Sent to the Governor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Third Reading - Passed; 047-011-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Do Pass Education ; 011-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026
Assigned to Education
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-005-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools ; 009-000-000
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION
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Full Text of HB4137 Home Legislation Full Text HB4137 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed Enrolled Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed Enrolled Open PDF HB4137 Enrolled LRB104 15425 LNS 28580 b 1 AN ACT concerning education. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Education for Homeless Children Act is 5 amended by changing Section 1-17 as follows: 6 (105 ILCS 45/1-17) 7 Sec. 1-17. Homeless prevention. 8 (a) If a child is homeless or is at risk of becoming 9 homeless, the school district may: 10 (1) provide rental , or mortgage assistance , or 11 extended motel stay in such amount as will allow the child 12 and his or her parent, his or her guardian, or the person 13 who enrolled the child to remain permanently in their 14 current living situation or obtain a new living situation; 15 (2) provide financial assistance with respect to 16 unpaid bills, loans, or other financial debts that results 17 in housing being considered inadequate pursuant to Section 18 1-5 of this Act and the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless 19 Assistance Act; or 20 (3) provide assistance under both items (1) and (2) of 21 this subsection (a). 22 (b) In order to provide homeless prevention assistance 23 under subsection (a) of this Section, a school district shall HB4137 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 15425 LNS 28580 b 1 first make an attempt to provide such assistance through a 2 homeless assistance agency that is part of the Federal 3 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act's continuum of care for 4 the area in which the school district is located. If the 5 attempts to secure assistance through the applicable continuum 6 of care are unsuccessful, subject to the limitations specified 7 in Section 29-5 of the School Code, transportation funds under 8 Section 29-5 of the School Code may be used for those purposes. 9 (c) Prior to providing homeless prevention assistance 10 pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section, a housing plan 11 must first be approved in writing by the school district and 12 the parent, guardian, or person who enrolled the child. 13 (d) For purposes of this Section: 14 "At risk of becoming homeless" means that documented 15 evidence has been provided by the parent, guardian, or person 16 who enrolled the child that shows that a living situation 17 will, within 8 weeks, cease to become fixed, regular, and 18 adequate and will result in the child becoming homeless within 19 the definition of Section 1-5 of this Act and the Federal 20 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The documented 21 evidence shall include, but need not be limited to: 22 foreclosure notices, eviction notices, notices indicating that 23 utilities will be shut off or discontinued, or written 24 statements from the parent, guardian, or person who enrolled 25 the child, supplemented by financial documentation, that 26 indicate a loss of income that will prevent the maintenance of HB4137 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 15425 LNS 28580 b 1 a permanent living situation. 2 "Person who enrolled the child" also means an 3 unaccompanied youth. 4 (Source: P.A. 100-332, eff. 8-25-17.) 5 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 6 becoming law. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. 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