SB 2542 Illinois Senate · 100th Regular Session

SCH CD-SCH PSYCHOLOGIST DEFN

Summary
Amends the School Code. In the Article governing children with disabilities, provides that, amongst other meanings, a "school psychologist" means a person who holds a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential (rather than certificate). Removes from the definition of "school psychologist" the requirement that a psychologist have additional qualifications as may be required by the State Board of Education. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2018 Last action Jan 9, 2019
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Jan 9, 2019
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 11, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Apr 11, 2018
Senate · Reported by committee
Do Pass Education; 011-000-000
Feb 14, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Education
Feb 6, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
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Kimberly Lightford
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