HB 4536: Naming Adopted, Foster, and Kinship Youth in Illinois School Law

HB 4536 marks a landmark moment for adopted, foster, and kinship youth in Illinois, naming this population in state school law for the first time.

HB 4536 Passes Illinois Education Committee

HB 4536 passed the Illinois Education Committee on February 25, 2026, strengthening trauma-informed training for adopted, foster, and kinship students.