Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code in relation to Medicaid. Requires the Department of Public Aid to reimburse advanced practice nurses for mental health services they provide, as authorized by Illinois law, to Medicaid recipients. Requires the Department of Public Aid to develop a method to reimburse providers for mental health services provided by telemedicine. Effective immediately.
Sen. Chapin Rose
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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who was under the age of 21 years at the time of arrest may avoid the suspension of his or her license for a second offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within a 24 month period if he or she completes an approved driver safety course. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing this option.
Congratulates Lee Jessup on the occasion of his retirement from his position as principal of Lincoln Trail Elementary School after 24 years in that position and 33 years in education.
Congratulates Tina Pinkham on being named the Illinois Child Care Association/PSO Teacher of the Year.
Celebrates the 14th anniversary of TECH 2005 and recognizes May 19, 2005 as Tech 2005 Day.
Recognizes Gaila Barcus for her service on the Piatt county board.
Congratulates Lake Land College President Robert Luther on being named Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's 2005 Citizen of the Year and commends him for his dedication to the College and the community.
Congratulates Eastern Illinois University Cheer Team on their 8th place finish at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Division I Championships in Orlando, Florida, January 14-17, 2005.
Recognizes the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Mattoon High School.
Congratulates Shirley Stewart on her retirement December 31, 2004 as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Eastern Illinois University.