Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the State Board of Education.
Amends the School Code and the Illinois School Student Records Act. For a student who is transferring to another school, provides that information regarding any probable cause notices, disposition orders, or court orders with regard to a student who has been detained for proceedings under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 or for any criminal offense or violation of a municipal or county ordinance shall be forwarded along with the student's school records, with exceptions. Provides that school student record information released to juvenile authorities shall be limited to information that pertains to the use of a controlled substance, assault, threatening conduct, possession or use of weapons, possession of imitation weapons, theft, or property damage. Allows the parent or guardian to object to the release of this information. Provides that no cause of action or claim for relief, civil or criminal, may be maintained against any school, employee or official of a school, or person acting at the direction of a school for complying with a request for this information. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the tax imposed in provisions concerning the education expense credit.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning Medicaid rates for hospitals.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning immigration services.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.
Amends the School Code. Creates the Professional Teacher Standards Board consisting of 11 members appointed by the Governor to administer the Article of the School Code governing the certification of teachers and other certificated school personnel and the approval of teacher and administrator preparation programs. Gives the Professional Teacher Standards Board all powers and duties currently exercised by the State Board of Education and the State Teacher Certification Board with respect to administration of the certification and program approval process, and abolishes the State Teacher Certification Board. Authorizes the Professional Teacher Standards Board to employ an Executive Director and such other staff members as are necessary to exercise its powers and duties and carry out its functions. Provides that a Standard Certificate may be renewed based on proof of professional development (instead of on proof of continuing education or professional development). Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2003.
Amends the State Finance Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall conduct an impact study of the cost of providing State health insurance coverage to child care providers who provide State-subsidized child care services under the TANF program. Requires a report by July 1, 2004. Effective immediately.
