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HB5617 - SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME
Maurice A. West, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated 9 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot; defines "native name, logo, or mascot". However, provides that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2027 if specified requirements are met.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5609 - SCH CD-CHARTER SCH-FEE/RENEWAL
Kambium Buckner, Robert Rita, Angelica J. Guerrero-Cuellar
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Charter Schools Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning contract contents, provides that for a charter granted or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act by a local school board, administrative fees withheld from a charter school under the charter for the purpose of conducting administrative duties shall be capped at 3% or less of the total annual public dollars allocated to the charter school. Provides that the 3% total administrative fee collected from a charter school shall include a 2% or less administrative fee collected by a local school board for the purpose of conducting administrative duties related to the administration of charter school contracts, oversight, and authorizing services, and a 1% fee to be either (i) given to a statewide charter school membership association for the purpose of administering State-mandated board governance training, and compliance and technical assistance to charter schools for the purpose of meeting academic, financial, and operational reporting requirements, or (ii) sub-granted by a statewide charter school membership association to charter schools for the purpose of meeting academic, financial, and operational requirements as agreed upon with the authorizer in the charter school's contract. In provisions concerning the term of a charter, provides that an authorizer shall grant renewal for a term of no fewer than 5 years if the charter's average annual summative designation over the term of the charter is in the top 3 summative designations on the State report card prepared by the State Board of Education.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5455 - SCH CD-LICENSE BD/RECOGNITION
Fred Crespo, Sharon Chung, Barbara Hernandez
Last updated 9 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board may allow one member representing the Board of Higher Education and one member representing the Illinois Community College Board to serve as nonvoting, ex officio members on the Board. Specifies that certain community colleges are recognized schools or institutions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5510 - SCH CD-EDU LICENSE-SOCIAL WORK
Gregg Johnson, Cyril Nichols, Angelica J. Guerrero-Cuellar
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Creates the School Social Work Associate Endorsement. Provides that a School Social Work Associate Endorsement may be issued to an applicant who (i) holds a degree from a graduate program of social work that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education, and (ii) has an active license through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act as either a licensed clinical social worker or licensed social worker. Provides that a social work associate shall be authorized to perform responsibilities associated with traditional social work practice, subject to the restrictions in the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act regarding independent clinical practice, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions in a multi-tiered system of supports. Provides that all responsibilities of a social work associate shall be performed in consultation with an individual who holds a Professional Educator License with a school support personnel endorsement in the area of school social work. Provides that a social work associate is not authorized to perform Tier 3 multi-tiered system of supports interventions or participate in the individualized education program process or the Section 504 plan process for any student with a disability. Provides that a social work associate may not be employed by a school district or any other entity to replace any presently employed Professional Educator License holder with a school support personnel endorsement who otherwise would not be replaced for any reason. Provides that an applicant for a social work associate endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations is not required to pass a content area test under the Code. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4112 - INS CD-INFERTILITY COVERAGE
Margaret Noble Croke, Harry Benton, Eva Dina Delgado
Last updated over 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no group policy of accident and health insurance providing coverage for more than 25 employees that provides pregnancy related benefits may be issued, amended, delivered, or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2025 unless the policy contains coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Requires such coverage to include procedures necessary to screen or diagnose a fertilized egg before implantation. Provides that coverage for in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian tube transfer, or zygote intrafallopian tube transfer shall be required only if the procedures: (1) are considered medically appropriate based on clinical guidelines or standards developed by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology; and (2) are performed at medical facilities or clinics that conform to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines for in vitro fertilization or the American Society for Reproductive Medicine minimum standards for practices offering assisted reproductive technologies. Makes changes in the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide that infertility insurance must be included in health insurance coverage for employees. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4171 - USMC HIGHWAY
Stephanie A. Kifowit, Harry Benton, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated 7 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4711 - VEH CD-DRIVERS EXAM-SCOTTS LAW
Daniel M. Swanson, Michael J. Kelly, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
Last updated 4 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if an applicant gives an incorrect response to a question on the written portion of the driver's license examination concerning driver responsibilities when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, disabled vehicle, or highway construction, then the Secretary of State shall provide the applicant with information concerning those provisions.
STATUS
Passed
HR0690 - MEMORIAL-KAREN YARBROUGH
Emanuel Welch, Jehan A. Gordon-Booth, Robyn Gabel
Last updated 7 months ago
115 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.
STATUS
Passed
SB3538 - LOC FIRST RESPONDER INSURANCE
Michael E. Hastings, Robert F. Martwick, Mike Simmons
Last updated 3 months ago
93 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that the mental health counseling shall be included in the health insurance coverage for employees on and after June 1, 2025. Provides that the first responders eligible to receive the mental health counseling also include emergency medical services personnel dispatched pursuant to a 9-1-1 call (rather than medical services personnel, in the engrossed bill), public safety telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers, and mental health professionals employed and dispatched by any unit of local government in response to emergency crisis calls received on public emergency service lines instead of or in conjunction with law enforcement. Defines mental health counseling.
STATUS
Passed
SB2737 - FREEDOM TO WORK-EXCEPTIONS
Paul Faraci, Mike Porfirio, Michael W. Halpin
Last updated 3 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that the enforcement of a covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit described in the amendatory Act shall not be enforceable if it is likely to result in an increase in cost or difficulty for any veteran or first responder seeking mental health services (rather than would result in an undue burden on veterans or first responders seeking mental health services). Defines "licensed mental health professional" as a person licensed under the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Nurse Practice Act, or the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act (rather than a person who is licensed or registered to provide mental health services by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or a board of registration duly authorized to register or grant licenses to persons engaged in the practice of providing mental health services in Illinois). Changes the effective date to January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
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