Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the sunset of exemptions, credits, and deductions.
Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Requires all schools, whether public or private, who are members of the Illinois High School Association to adopt a student athlete injury policy that provides that if a student athlete is injured during play and the coach suspects that the student might have a concussion, then the student is prohibited from returning to play until a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, an advanced practice nurse, or a physician's assistant authorizes the student to return to play. Urges school boards to encourage their teachers and other school personnel who coach school athletic programs and other extracurricular school activities to acquire training in recognizing the symptoms of a concussion and the proper steps to take in suspected concussion cases.
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Proclaims June 19, 2011 as Juneteenth Day in the State of Illinois.
Commemorates the life and legacy of Ted 'Double Duty' Radcliffe and wishes for the continued success of the Chicago White Sox's annual Double Duty Classic.
Urges the members of the Illinois House of Representatives to resolve to work toward the 10 recommendations set by the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center pertaining to strengthening education in the United States.
Sets forth whereas clauses providing that (i) it is the policy and intent of the State of Illinois that every student has the right to the same level of educational services as every other student in this State, to the extent allowed by State funds; (ii) every student should have a teacher assignment by no later than the tenth day of class following the opening of the school year, and every school district should complete student scheduling by 30 days prior to the first day of class at the opening of the school year; (iii) every school district should provide its students with an education that promotes the personal development and civic responsibility of the student and that includes a meaningful opportunity for instruction in civics, history, art, music, and foreign languages; and (iv) school districts should give due weight to the special problems of children living in districts with high concentrations of poverty when considering the method in which they will provide an education. Resolves that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the State Superintendent of Education and disseminated by the State Superintendent of Education to all school districts in this State.
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and the men and women who made a difference on those important trips through the South.
Designates May 5, 2011 as "Moms on a Mission Day" in the State of Illinois.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, beginning in State fiscal year 2012, the General Assembly must make annual contributions to the Fund of an amount equal to 20% of the amount of the annual State contribution to the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois. Effective July 1, 2011.
