Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for historic preservation purposes. Effective July 1, 2011.
Congratulates Matthew Pasik on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Prohibits a public service announcement on behalf of a State administered program that contains the proper name, image, or voice of a State executive branch constitutional officer or legislator from being displayed on a billboard or electronic message board. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
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.
Creates the Parents and Community Accountability Study Committee to examine issues related to racial and socioeconomic disparities affecting the pro-social development of children and youth, to identify ways to engage more parents in being accountable for the actions of their children, and to identify ways to engage more communities in being accountable for investing in pro-social development of children and families.
Congratulates the congregants of St. Hubert Catholic Parish on the 50th anniversary of the parish.
Proclaims April as Scottish Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.
Congratulates Tucker Nevel of Boy Scout Troop 297 in Hoffman Estates, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
