SCH CD-CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning violence prevention and conflict resolution education, changes language to provide that school districts shall provide for a period of not less than 3 weeks per calendar year on instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution education for grades 6 through 12 (rather than grades 4 through 12) and may include the instruction in the social studies courses of study. Provides that school districts must provide in-service instruction for teachers to assist them in implementing the program. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt rules necessary for administration of the program. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.