Rep. Anna Moeller

Amends the School Code. Provides that all children in kindergarten and the second, sixth, and ninth grades (rather than all children in kindergarten and the second and sixth grades) of any public, private, or parochial school shall have a dental examination. Provides that all children, regardless of grade level, shall have a dental examination immediately prior to or upon enrolling for the first time in any public, private, parochial, or nursery school. Sets forth additional information that a school must report to the State Board of Education with respect to children receiving a required dental examination.

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that by January 1, 2019 (rather than May 1, 2011), and quarterly thereafter, the Department of Public Health shall generate and publish quarterly a list of distressed facilities. Provides that criteria for inclusion of certified facilities on the list shall be those used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its Special Focus Facility List (rather than U.S. General Accounting Office in report 9-689, until such time as the Department by rule modifies the criteria). Provides that there shall be no more than 10 distressed facilities at any one time using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Special Focus Facilities criteria. Provides that the Department shall, by rule, adopt criteria to identify non-Medicaid-certified facilities that are distressed and shall publish this list quarterly beginning October 1, 2019 (rather than October 1, 2011). Provides that the Department may (rather than if the distressed facility does not seek the assistance of an independent consultant, the Department shall) place a monitor in (rather than place a monitor or a temporary manager in) the facility, depending on the Department's assessment of the condition of the facility. Provides that a distressed facility shall develop (rather than may contract with an independent consultant to develop and assist in the implementation of) a plan of improvement to bring and keep the facility in compliance with the Act and, if applicable, with federal certification requirements. Provides that by February 1, 2020 (rather than February 1, 2011), the Department of Public Health shall make a specified report to the General Assembly. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. With regard to the textbook block grant program, provides that the textbooks authorized to be purchased must accurately portray the diversity of our society, including the role and contributions of people protected under the Illinois Human Rights Act, and must be non-discriminatory as to certain characteristics under the Act. Provides that the teaching of history of the United States in public schools shall include a study of the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State. Requires every public elementary school and high school to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the significant role of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in society. Specifies instruction requirements. Requires the regional superintendent of schools to monitor a school district's compliance with the curriculum requirements. Effective July 1, 2019.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that the trustees for the Fox River Water Reclamation District will be elected at consolidated elections. Provides that where a nomination for election is to be made for a trustee of the Fox River Water Reclamation District, then the petition shall be filed in the office of the county clerk not more than 113 nor less than 106 days prior to the date of the primary. Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Provides that the board of trustees of the Fox River Water Reclamation District shall be elected (rather than appointed) beginning with the 2019 election. Sets forth requirements concerning the number of trustees to be elected and length of terms. Effective immediately.

Creates the Home Birth Maternity Care Crisis Study Committee to provide the General Assembly a consumer-focused, evidence-based solution to the Illinois Home Birth Maternity Care Crisis.

Amends the County Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Community Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act. Makes the Act applicable to counties, municipalities, and townships (rather than just counties). Adds definitions, including "developmental disability". Allows the board of directors to add to the definition of "developmental disability" in its jurisdiction by a majority vote. Provides that the changes do not affect any established county community developmental disability boards. Provides that the Act will be reassigned to 50 ILCS 835. Amends the Property Tax Code and the Counties Code making conforming changes.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State Board of Education.

Amends the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention. Provides that the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention shall advocate on behalf of individuals on matters related to the adverse effects of lead; investigate claims or complaints brought against the Department; work to ensure transparency; and otherwise provide oversight on matters covered by the Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement provisions concerning the Office of Ombudsman. Provides that if the State's Attorney brings an action against an individual for a violation of the Act and the individual is unable to afford adequate legal representation, then the Department shall ensure that the individual is provided with adequate legal representation for purposes of that action. Provides that as soon as is practicable after the Department receives notification that a regulated facility is occupied by a child of less than 3 years of age with an elevated blood lead level, the Department shall provide the parent or guardian of the child with a specified questionnaire form. Provides that the Department shall provide an inspection report to a property owner and to the occupants of a dwelling no later than 30 days after an inspection. Provides that the Department shall establish an appeals process for a property owner served with a mitigation notice. Provides that the Department must make a good faith effort to respond to a mitigation plan submitted by an owner within 8 business hours. Provides that the Department must maintain a specified paint list and follow certain requirements for forms. Makes other changes.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning if an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance coverage for telehealth services, provides that all health care provider access information of provider directories shall include: whether the provider offers the use of telehealth or telemedicine to deliver services; what modalities the provider uses and what services through telehealth or telemedicine are provided; and whether the provider has the ability and willingness to include in a telehealth or telemedicine encounter a family caregiver who is in a separate location than the patient, if the patient wishes and provides consent. Amends the Telehealth Act. Provides that an insurance company or health plan that provides health care professional or provider directories shall include: whether the provider offers the use of telehealth to deliver services; what modalities the provider uses and what services through telehealth or telemedicine are provided; and whether the provider has the ability and willingness to include in a telehealth encounter a family caregiver who is in a separate location than the patient, if the patient wishes and provides consent. Effective immediately.

Declares September 22, 2018 as "Falls Prevention Awareness Day" in the State of Illinois. Urges older Illinoisans to take control of their health and prevent falls. Commends the Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition, healthcare professionals, and community-based organizations for offering falls risk screenings, educational workshops to address concerns about falls, and exercise programs to enable older adults to improve their strength and balance.