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Formerly known as the Illinois State Advisory Council (ISAC)​​​

The Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities is statutorily created by Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/14-3.01)​ in accordance with Section 300.169 of the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Duties of the Advisory Council include:

  • Assist the State Board of Education in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the U.S. Secretary of Education,
  • Assist the State Board of Education in developing corrective action plans to address findings identified in Federal monitoring reports,
  • Comment publicly on rules and regulations proposed by the State regarding the education of children with disabilities,
  • Consult with the State regarding the waiver of nonsupplant requirements for the provisions of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Additionally, the Advisory Council shall:

  • Advise and provide policy guidance to the General Assembly, the Governor, and the State Board of Education on the unmet needs of children with disabilities;
  • Advise the State and Local Education Agencies regarding educational programs and materials that may be provided to children with disabilities to enable them to fully exercise their constitutional and legal rights and entitlements as citizens;
  • Advise the State Board of Education regarding rules and regulations relating to the education of children with disabilities, to be promulgated by the Board, especially in regard to:
    1. Modifications or additions to comprehensive plans
    2. Qualifications of due process hearing officers
    3. Rules and procedures for the conduct of due process hearings
    4. Determining the risk ratio threshold above which disproportionality is significant
    5. Devising and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities

Mission Statement

The role of the Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities is to be a proactive body, advising the Governor, Legislature and the State Board of Education on current issues relating to the education of children and youth with disabilities. It is also the responsibility of this Council to encourage new strategies and technologies, while advocating high standards of excellence throughout Illinois.​​​​​​

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