SCH CD-EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT

Amends the Chicago Teachers Article of the Illinois Pension Code to make changes concerning the criminal conviction of a teacher. Amends the School Code. Provides that the notification regarding the dismissal or resignation of an individual holding a Professional Educator License as a result of abuse or neglect of a child must include the Illinois Educator Identification Number of the license holder and a brief description of the misconduct alleged. Amends the Educator Licensure Article to provide for the suspension or revocation of an endorsement or approval. Provides that a homicide conviction is grounds for disqualification for educator licensure or suspension or revocation of a license. Makes changes in provisions concerning a license holder's criminal conviction. Amends the Employment of Teachers Article. Changes certain references concerning teacher certification to teacher licensure. Makes changes concerning the termination of contractual continued service by a teacher. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 40 ILCS 5/17-149.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Removes the provisions amending the Illinois Pension Code.