This collaborative conversation is an opportunity to better understand the new legislation and discuss realistic and practical steps for your school or district.

Public Act 23-167 significantly modified existing school climate legislation and policy. Districts may choose to implement these modified provisions in the 2024-25 school year, but the new school climate provisions become mandatory for all districts in 2025-26. The following elements are included among the changes:

• Requires the adoption of a new School Climate policy

• Outlines expectations on responding to “challenging behavior”

• Redefines terms and responsibilities associated with school climate personnel

• Establishes new training requirements