The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.

Debate surrounds Illinois' new law allowing universal mental health evaluations in public schools. Opponents cite potential unintended consequences.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 Thursday, which would require the State Board of Education and a children’s behavioral health team within the governor’s office to develop procedures and make mental health materials available to school districts. The board will provide those materials to schools beginning in September 2026.