Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning instructional materials.
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Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that antipsychotic and anticonvulsant drugs used to treat severe mental illness shall not be subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit and shall not count toward the monthly prescription limit when used for the following mental disorders: post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or panic disorder. Effective January 1, 2014.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning block grants for school districts other than the Chicago school district.
Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Provides that the State Charter School Commission shall require Commission-authorized virtual charter schools to (1) ensure student access to teachers and report to the local school board or boards information regarding teacher accessibility, the teacher/student ratio, and the amount of teacher/student contact time; (2) provide opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration; and (3) adopt protocols to prevent bullying or other inappropriate online behavior. Sets forth requirements and limitations that the Commission must impose with regard to entities proposing virtual charter schools. With respect to Commission-authorized virtual charter schools, requires the Commission to limit the withholding of State funds from a school district in proportion to the per pupil expenditure used for building maintenance, classroom supplies, transportation, safety and security, and other costs unique to brick-and-mortar schools. With respect to all Commission-authorized charter schools, provides that the Commission shall require that proof of continuing enrollment and attendance be submitted quarterly, with prorated refunds to the school district upon withdrawal of students from the charter school.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the compulsory school age.
Extends the Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force, requiring the submission of a report on or before July 31, 2014.
Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Provides that no governmental unit shall act as a plumbing contractor. Further provides that a person employed by a governmental unit as a Plumbing Inspector is prohibited from acting as a plumbing contractor on behalf of the governmental unit.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Juvenile Justice School District.
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State Board of Education.