IL House committee approves bill improving special ed transition plan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill moving in Springfield could ensure the state has as efficient process to tell special education students about the federal work incentives planning and assistance program.

Sponsors and advocates say it's important for students and families to know what their future work life can be. Experts told the House Education Policy Committee Wednesday that there is often misinformation about how the wages people with disabilities earn could impact their social security income.

"We want every school district's transition coordinator, parents and students to know that this program is out there so they can take advantage of it," said Phil Milsk from the Illinois Assistive Technology Program.

The Illinois State Board of Education would be required to create a process to share this information by Jan. 1, if the bill becomes law.

House Bill 4581 passed unanimously out of the House Education Policy Committee. It now heads to the House floor for further consideration.

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