Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, for the Chicago school district only, the State Board of Education must utilize a minimum of 3 full-time staff members when monitoring the school district's special education policies. Provides that the State Board must provide the staff with administrative and any other support necessary to carry out its duties. Repeals the provision on July 1, 2021. Effective immediately.
Rep. Fred Crespo
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Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that the Executive Inspector General may make a summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head available to the public if the Executive Ethics Commission does not do so. Provides that, prior to publication by the Executive Inspector General, the Executive Inspector General shall permit the respondents, the Commission, and the Attorney General to review the documents to be made public and offer suggestions for redaction or provide a response that shall be made public with the summary report.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if, at the end of any levy year, a taxing district has reserves of 50% or more of its operating budget for that levy year, then, for the next levy year, "extension limitation" means 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.
Makes FY19 appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois General Assembly. Effective July 1, 2018.
Congratulates Anthony Mazzarisi on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Congratulates John Martens on the occasion of his retirement as President of the Carpenter's Union.
Congratulates Erik Searle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Congratulates Luca Corso on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Congratulates Manuel de Jesus Marques Martinez on his 90th birthday.
Congratulates Johnny Waity on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.