Sen. Chapin Rose

Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning enforcement of the Act.

Amends the School Code. With regard to State and local assessments, provides that, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, a school district may choose, rather than administering a statewide assessment through the State Board of Education, to administer an annual local assessment of all students enrolled in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and mathematics. Provides that a school district shall choose the assessment from a list of State-approved, nationally recognized assessments that meet the standards established by the State Board of Education and that include grade level proficiencies and student growth metrics. Effective immediately.

Amends the Interstate Mutual Emergency Aid Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the School Code. Defines "temporary door locking device". Provides that, upon submitting an application to the regional superintendent of schools, a school district may obtain a temporary door locking device for use on a school building. Specifies application requirements. Provides that an approved temporary door locking device shall be used only (i) by a staff member of a school district trained under the provision, (ii) during an emergency situation that threatens the health and safety of students and staff members or during an active shooter drill, and (iii) when law enforcement officials and the local fire department have been notified prior to use of the device. Provides that the device shall be engaged for a finite period of time in accordance with the school district's school safety plan adopted under the School Safety Drill Act. Provides that a school district with an approved temporary door locking device shall conduct an in-service training program for staff members on the proper use of the device.

Amends the State University Certificates of Participation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Private Employment Agency Act. In provisions concerning application for license, removes requirement that the Department of Labor investigate the fitness of the premises to be used. In provisions concerning referrals, removes references to referrals by telegraph. Repeals a provision granting the Department police powers. Renumbers provisions concerning definitions and makes technical corrections. Makes other technical corrections. Effective immediately.

Directs the Department of Natural Resources to compile a report reviewing the current regulations for oil and gas pipelines in Illinois and make recommendations for changes of those regulations to improve public safety.

Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991. Provides that certain audits and financial reports of governmental units and public libraries shall be consistent with either the accrual or cash basis of accounting. Effective immediately.

Amends the State Finance Act. Changes the repeal date of provisions concerning the Capital Development Board Revolving Fund to July 1, 2021 (currently, July 1, 2017). Effective immediately.

Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.