Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that if the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service creates and makes available to the states a waiver permitting recipients of benefits provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their SNAP benefits to purchase hot foods at grocery stores, the Department of Human Services shall apply for the waiver. If the U.S. Department of Agriculture approves the Department of Human Services' waiver application, then the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules and make other changes as necessary to implement the approved waiver.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. In provisions concerning construction management services, provides that, if the services are to be procured by (currently, for) a public institution of higher education, then "Board" means the public institution of higher education. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Defines company and foreign terrorist organization. Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any company that knowingly provides material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization or attempts or conspires to do so shall be prohibited from contracting with any unit of State or local government, subcontracting under such a contract, or furnishing materials under such a contract or subcontract. Provides that the Executive Ethics Commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this prohibition.

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of pre-Columbian Native American societies and the contemporary life of Native American societies. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the history of Native Americans during and after the American Revolution, including studying their relationships with settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as the contributions of Native Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the geography and culture of West African societies, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and manners in which cultural traditions persevered despite societal oppression. Requires schools to have guidance counselors available during this instruction. Sets forth requirements for these units of instruction regarding instructional material, instructional time, and compliance. Provides that a school may provide these units of instruction through an online program or course.

Declares the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023 as CRNA Week in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the importance of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) and their roles in providing high-quality care for the people of Illinois.