Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a member of the Illinois National Guard, or a member of the Reserve Forces of the United States is exempt from the application fee. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. With respect to sick leave for teachers (other than in the Chicago school district), provides that a school board may require a certificate from a physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or spiritual adviser or practitioner as a basis for pay during leave after an absence of 30 days for birth. Provides that for paid sick leave for adoption or placement for adoption, the school board may require that the teacher or other employee provide evidence that the formal adoption process is underway, and such leave is limited to 30 days unless a longer leave has been negotiated with the exclusive bargaining representative. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that any individual, with exceptions, who begins serving as a superintendent in this State on or after July 1, 2009 and has not previously served as a school district superintendent in this State shall participate in a new superintendent mentoring program, established by the State Board of Education, for the duration of his or her first 2 school years as a superintendent. Contains provisions concerning program requirements, who may apply to be a mentor, mentoring training, assignment of a mentor by a provider selected by the State Board, identification of areas for improvement, a survey of progress, an annual report to the State Board, and a verification form. Provides that mentors of certified staff are protected from suit. Effective immediately.
Amends the Public University Energy Conservation Act. Provides that "energy conservation measure" includes construction of a new building or facility that is designed to reduce energy consumption or operating costs.
Urges the Department of Corrections to establish a thoroughbred horse groomer training program for inmates at the Vandalia Correctional Center.
Urges school districts to avoid selecting school names supportive of individuals or entities considered to be in current or past military conflict with the State of Illinois or the United States of America.
Congratulates Cameron Walter, an eighth grader at Greenville Junior High School, on his great accomplishment in the 100-meter dash.
Congratulates Lindsey Holden on her record setting accomplishments in track at Greenville High School.
Resolves that the Illinois Department of Transportation study the issue of crossover barriers of all kinds for the Martin Luther King Bridge and William McKinley Bridge and make a report no later than six months after the adoption of the resolution.
Congratulates Kylee Kidd, a seventh grader at Greenville Junior High School, on her great accomplishment in the discus event.
