Sen. Christopher Belt

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall be the authority for setting conditions for mandatory supervised release under specified provisions and determining whether a violation of those conditions warrant revocation of mandatory supervised release or the imposition of other sanctions. Provides that the Board shall hear by at least one member and through a panel of at least 3 members determine the conditions of mandatory supervised release, determine the time of discharge from mandatory supervised release, impose sanctions for violations of mandatory supervised release, and revoke mandatory supervised release for those sentenced under specified provisions. Provides that if a person was originally prosecuted under the provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, sentenced under the provisions of the Act pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and convicted as an adult and committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Juvenile Justice shall, no less than 120 days prior to the date that the person reaches the age of 21, send written notification to the Prisoner Review Board indicating the day upon which the committed person will achieve the age of 21. Requires the Prisoner Review Board to conduct a hearing with no less than 3 members to determine whether or not the minor shall be assigned mandatory supervised release or be transferred to the Department of Corrections prior to the minor's twenty-first birthday. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds an immediate effective date to the bill. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 730 ILCS 5/3-3-1 730 ILCS 5/3-3-2 730 ILCS 5/3-3-3 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7 from Ch. 116, par. 207 20 ILCS 2610/9 from Ch. 121, par. 307.9 20 ILCS 2610/12.6 20 ILCS 2610/46 50 ILCS 705/1 from Ch. 85, par. 501 50 ILCS 705/2 from Ch. 85, par. 502 50 ILCS 705/3 from Ch. 85, par. 503 50 ILCS 705/3.1 50 ILCS 705/6 from Ch. 85, par. 506 50 ILCS 705/6.1 50 ILCS 705/6.2 50 ILCS 705/6.3 50 ILCS 705/6.7 50 ILCS 705/7 from Ch. 85, par. 507 50 ILCS 705/8.1 from Ch. 85, par. 508.1 50 ILCS 705/8.2 50 ILCS 705/8.3 50 ILCS 705/8.4 50 ILCS 705/9.2 50 ILCS 705/10.1 from Ch. 85, par. 510.1 50 ILCS 705/10.2 50 ILCS 705/10.6 50 ILCS 705/10.11 50 ILCS 705/10.12 50 ILCS 705/10.13 50 ILCS 705/10.16 50 ILCS 705/10.19 50 ILCS 705/10.20 50 ILCS 705/10.22 50 ILCS 706/10-20 725 ILCS 5/103-3.5 new 725 ILCS 5/103-3 rep. 725 ILCS 185/1.5 new 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-8-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates a Review Committee for specified purposes and duties within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Modifies provisions concerning the membership of the Illinois Law Enforcement Certification Review Panel. Adds requirements concerning the discretionary decertification of full-time and part-time law enforcement officers. Modifies provisions concerning emergency orders of suspension for law enforcement officers. Provides further requirements concerning the officer professional conduct database, transparency, and criminal background investigations. Provides for the use of the terms "law enforcement agency" and "local law enforcement agency" throughout the Act (rather than "government agency" and "local government agency"). Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits police agencies from labeling officer-worn body camera video within the recording medium; provided that the labeling does not alter the actual recording of the incident captured on the officer-worn body camera. Provides that the labels, titles, and tags shall not be construed as altering the body camera video in any way. Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides for the disclosure of specified public records in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides requirements concerning the right to communicate with an attorney and family when in police custody. Amends the Pretrial Services Act. Provides that the Supreme Court is encouraged to establish a framework that facilitates the hiring and training of new State-employed pretrial services personnel to serve in jurisdictions without an established and functioning circuit-based pretrial services agency. Defines terms. Makes conforming and other changes. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the mandatory supervised release term for a Class 3 or 4 felony is 12 months, except for certain specified offenses. Provides that no later than 30 days after the onset of the term of mandatory supervised release and at the halfway point into the term of mandatory supervised release, the Prisoner Review Board shall conduct a discretionary discharge review, which shall include the results of a standardized risk and needs assessment tool administered by the Department of Corrections. Provides that nothing in this provision shall be construed to prevent the Prisoner Review Board from performing the discretionary discharge review and issuing a determination prior to the onset of the term of mandatory supervised release. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2022.

Amends the School Code and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Provides that the governing board of each school district, public university, and community college district must allow a student athlete to modify his or her athletic or team uniform for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion. Provides that a modification to the uniform may include, but is not limited to, the wearing of a hijab, an undershirt, or leggings. Provides that the student is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the uniform, but allows a school or institution of higher education to provide the modification to its students. Provides that the school or the institution must approve the request from a student to modify the uniform to ensure that the modification does not pose a safety hazard to the student or to other athletes or players. Sets forth requirements for modified headgear. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.73 new Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.75 new 105 ILCS 5/22-92 new 105 ILCS 5/27A-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill with the following changes. Provides that the governing board must also allow a modification for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with his or her cultural values or modesty preferences. Removes language that provides that the request from a student to modify his or her athletic or team uniform must be approved by the governing board and the board shall reasonably accommodate the student's request. Provides instead that the student shall not be required to receive prior approval from the governing board for the modification. Provides that recognized nonpublic schools and charter schools must also allow a student athlete to modify his or her athletic or team uniform for the purpose of modesty in clothing or attire that is in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion or his or her cultural values or modesty preferences. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.75 new 105 ILCS 5/22-92 new 105 ILCS 5/27A-5 105 ILCS 5/34-21.9 new 110 ILCS 305/120 new 110 ILCS 520/100 new 110 ILCS 660/5-210 new 110 ILCS 665/10-210 new 110 ILCS 670/15-210 new 110 ILCS 675/20-215 new 110 ILCS 680/25-210 new 110 ILCS 685/30-220 new 110 ILCS 690/35-215 new 110 ILCS 805/3-29.14 new Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/1-2 from Ch. 122, par. 1-2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/1-2 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.2 from Ch. 46, par. 2A-1.2 105 ILCS 5/34-3 from Ch. 122, par. 34-3 105 ILCS 5/34-4 from Ch. 122, par. 34-4 105 ILCS 5/34-4.1 105 ILCS 5/34-18.70 105 ILCS 5/34-21.10 P.A. 102-177, Sec. 99 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides for the election of members to the Chicago Board of Education beginning with the 2024 general election (rather than beginning on November 5, 2024). Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Makes changes concerning the appointment of Board members by the Mayor. Specifies that Board members shall serve without any compensation (but shall be reimbursed for expenses). With respect to nominating petitions, changes a date from the March 15, 2022 election to the 2024 general primary election. In provisions related to the independent financial review and report commissioned by the Board, requires the report to be submitted no later than October 31, 2022 (rather than June 30, 2025); requires the State Board of Education to submit its recommendations based on the report to the General Assembly by no later than July 1, 2023. With respect to the creation of electoral districts, requires the electoral districts to be drawn on or before July 1, 2023 (rather than February 1, 2022). Amends Public Act 102-177 to add an immediate effective date for provisions added to the School Code concerning a moratorium on school closings, consolidations, and phase-outs. Effective June 1, 2022, except that the provision amending Public Act 102-177 is effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Modifies the definition of "supervisor" under the Act. Provides that in fire fighter units (rather than new fire fighter units), employees shall consist of fire fighters of the highest rank of company officer and below (currently, highest rank not specified). Provides that a company officer may be responsible for multiple companies or apparatus on a shift, multiple stations, or an entire shift. Provides that there may be more than one company officer per shift. Provides that all other ranks above that of the highest company officer shall be supervisors (currently, highest rank not specified).

Creates the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of certified professional midwives by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and for certain limitations on the activities of licensed certified professional midwives. Creates the Illinois Midwifery Board. Sets forth provisions concerning application; qualifications; exemptions; title protection; informed consent; consultation and referral; grounds for disciplinary action; reporting; and administrative procedures. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the new Act of January 1, 2032. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new Adds reference to: New Act 5 ILCS 80/4.37 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Further amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. Creates provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license applications; inactive status; grounds for disciplinary action; restoration of license; surrender of license; temporary suspension of license; rehearing; administrative review and certification of records; injunctions; investigation, notice, and hearings; hearing reports; hearing officers; motions for rehearing; certification of records by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; violations; and fees. Make changes in provisions concerning definitions; exemptions; the Illinois Midwifery Board; powers and duties of the Department; licensure; expiration and renewal of licensure; scope of practice; annual reports; and vicarious liability. Further amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides for repeal of the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act on January 1, 2027 (rather than January 1, 2032). Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Amends the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act. In provisions concerning the Illinois Midwifery Board, provides that all board members must be residents of the State. Provides that all board members, except for the public member, must be licensed in good standing and, at the time of appointment, actively engaged in their respective professions. In provisions concerning licensure, provides that applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; Social Security Numbers on license applications; exemptions; informed consent; scope of practice; transfer; annual reports; grounds for disciplinary action; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Removes references to the Disciplinary Board. Adds a January 1, 2022 effective date. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: Provides that no physician, nurse, emergency medical personnel, hospital, or other health care institution shall be liable for any act or omission resulting from the provision of services by any licensed certified professional midwife solely on the basis that (rather than even if) the physician, nurse, emergency medical personnel, hospital, or other health care institution has consulted with or accepted a referral from the licensed certified professional midwife. Changes the effective date to October 1, 2022.

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. In provisions regarding involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident, provides that a facility may submit to a resident or a resident's legal representative a bill for all charges for which payment was not made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides that if payment is not made or if the resident or the resident's legal representative does not contact the facility to set up a payment schedule acceptable to the facility within 45 days after submission of a bill, the facility may submit a request for payment and, 30 days after receipt of the request for payment, the facility may initiate an involuntary transfer or discharge of the resident. Provides that if the resident or the resident's legal representative submits evidence of the resident's financial inability to cover all charges, the facility shall make application on behalf of the resident for Medicaid services, and, upon approval of the resident's application, the State shall pay the resident's bill, retroactive to the date the resident failed to make payment. Provides that a resident's discharge prior to this action does not eliminate a resident's responsibility to pay for all services rendered. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the amendatory provisions do not apply to a resident whose care is provided for under the Illinois Public Aid Code or who has submitted an application for care to be provided under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Deletes reference to: 210 ILCS 45/3-401 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-401 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 627/55 20 ILCS 627/60 20 ILCS 655/5.5 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 609.1 220 ILCS 5/5-117 305 ILCS 20/13 820 ILCS 130/2 from Ch. 48, par. 39s-2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Electric Vehicle Act. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency must require that any grant or rebate applicant comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act (rather than may not award rebates or grants to an organization or company that does not pay the prevailing wage) for any installation of a charging station for which it seeks a rebate or grant. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that records made by each contractor and subcontractor who is engaged in and executing a High Impact Business Construction jobs project must include information concerning worker's race and ethnicity and gender. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes a provision that exempts specified wind energy and solar energy suppliers from submitting an annual report on all procurement goals and actual spending for female-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and small business enterprises in the previous calendar year. Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Resolves a conflict in Public Acts 102-16 and 102-176 regarding the starting date for the assessment of a monthly Energy Assistance Charge. Provides that the incremental change to specified charges shall not be applicable to utilities serving less than 100,000 customers (rather than 25,000 customers) in Illinois on January 1, 2021. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Changes the definition of "public works" to include construction of a new utility-scale solar power facility by a business designated as a High Impact Business under the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, electric vehicle charging station projects financed pursuant to the Electric Vehicle Act, and renewable energy projects required to pay the prevailing wage pursuant to the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that political committee funds may be used for certain child care or dependent elder home care expenses that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that political committee funds may be used for care of a dependent family member (rather than dependent elder home care expenses) that are necessary for the fulfillment of political, governmental, or public policy duties, activities, or purposes. Removes language allowing for the expenditure regardless of whether the need for child care or dependent elder home care predated the campaign or term of office. Provides that "care of a dependent family member" includes caregiving, personal care, adult day services, and home health services for elderly persons and persons with an illness, injury, or disability who require assistance in caring for themselves. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-8.10 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Makes a technical change in a Section of the campaign finance Article concerning definitions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/9-1 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1 Adds reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-19 new 10 ILCS 5/1A-16 10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1b 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 10 ILCS 5/9-10 from Ch. 46, par. 9-10 10 ILCS 5/11-2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-2 10 ILCS 5/11-3 from Ch. 46, par. 11-3 10 ILCS 5/11-4.2 from Ch. 46, par. 11-4.2 10 ILCS 5/11-8 10 ILCS 5/19-2 from Ch. 46, par. 19-2 10 ILCS 5/19-2.5 10 ILCS 5/19-6 from Ch. 46, par. 19-6 10 ILCS 5/11-5 rep. 25 ILCS 130/9-2.5 55 ILCS 5/2-3004 from Ch. 34, par. 2-3004 70 ILCS 805/3c 70 ILCS 805/3c-1 new 705 ILCS 35/2f from Ch. 37, par. 72.2f 705 ILCS 35/2f-2 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 705 ILCS 35/2f-5 705 ILCS 35/2f-6 705 ILCS 35/2f-9 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Election Code. Provides that applicants for voter registration may select "male", "female", or "non-binary" when designating the applicant's sex on a voter registration form. Makes changes concerning 2022 general primary election and general election dates and signature requirements. Makes changes concerning election precincts. Provides that a polling place that is accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters shall include at least one voting booth that is wheelchair accessible. In provisions concerning limitations on campaign contributions for a candidate political committee for a candidate seeking nomination to the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, or Circuit Court, provides that the political committee may not accept contributions from any group that is not required by law to disclose the identity of its contributors or accept contributions from any out-of-state source. Provides that "contribution" includes expenditures made by any person in concert or cooperation with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, his or her designated committee, or their agents and the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, his or her campaign committee, or their designated agents. Prohibits the making and accepting of anonymous contributions. Provides that contributions made through dues, levies, or similar assessments paid by any natural person, corporation, labor organization, or association that exceed $1,000 (currently $500) in a quarterly reporting period shall be itemized on the political action committee's quarterly report. Makes other changes. Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Makes changes concerning a prohibition on the Legislative Printing Unit printing newsletters or brochures for members of the General Assembly. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning county apportionment commissions for the reapportionment of 2021, provides that the county board shall complete the reapportionment by December 31 (currently, the third Wednesday in November). Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that commissioners of a forest preserve district shall be elected from districts, as determined by the board of commissioners. Contains provisions concerning reapportionment. Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Provides that the boundaries of the subcircuits in certain judicial circuits shall be redrawn in 2022 (currently, in 2021). Effective immediately.

Mourns the passing of Eric Juane "Ricky" Clemons.

Declares October 28, 2021 as First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes and remembers the first responders we have lost and extends gratitude to all first responders for continuously putting their lives on the line for the citizens of Illinois.

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that for purposes of the ABLE account program, a designated beneficiary means the ABLE account owner. Provides that upon the death of a designated beneficiary, proceeds from an account may be transferred pursuant to a payable on death account agreement. Provides that upon the death of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer may require verification that the funeral and burial expenses of the designated beneficiary have been paid. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 505/16.6 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-15 was 20 ILCS 5/3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section creating the civil administrative agencies. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-15 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 420/1-102.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.3 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.4 new 5 ILCS 420/1-104.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.2 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.3 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.6 new 5 ILCS 420/1-105.7 new 5 ILCS 420/1-109 from Ch. 127, par. 601-109 5 ILCS 420/1-110 from Ch. 127, par. 601-110 5 ILCS 420/1-112.5 new 5 ILCS 420/1-113.6 new 5 ILCS 420/1-113.7 new 5 ILCS 420/2-101 from Ch. 127, par. 602-101 5 ILCS 420/3A-50 new 5 ILCS 420/4A-102 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-102 5 ILCS 420/4A-103 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-103 5 ILCS 420/4A-107 from Ch. 127, par. 604A-107 5 ILCS 420/4A-108 5 ILCS 420/4A-104 rep. 5 ILCS 430/5-40 5 ILCS 430/5-45 5 ILCS 430/20-20 5 ILCS 430/20-95 5 ILCS 430/25-5 5 ILCS 430/25-10 5 ILCS 430/25-15 5 ILCS 430/25-20 5 ILCS 430/25-85 10 ILCS 5/1A-14 from Ch. 46, par. 1A-14 10 ILCS 5/9-1.8 from Ch. 46, par. 9-1.8 10 ILCS 5/9-3.5 new 10 ILCS 5/9-8.5 25 ILCS 115/1 from Ch. 63, par. 14 25 ILCS 170/2 from Ch. 63, par. 172 25 ILCS 170/3 from Ch. 63, par. 173 25 ILCS 170/4.5 25 ILCS 170/4.7 25 ILCS 170/5 25 ILCS 170/6 from Ch. 63, par. 176 25 ILCS 170/8 from Ch. 63, par. 178 25 ILCS 170/11.2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Creates a uniform statement of economic interest form that must be completed by all persons who are required to file that form under the Act. Changes the nature of the required disclosures that must be made. Requires the Secretary of State to adjust specified amounts that prompt disclosure under the Act for purposes of inflation, and requires the Secretary to make conforming changes to the statement of economic interest form. Requires candidates filing for supreme court justice, appellate court judge, circuit court judge, or judicial retention to file their statement of economic interests in written or printed form. Modifies requirements concerning legislator restricted activities and the code of conduct. Prohibits a person appointed to an affected office from serving as an officer of a candidate political committee under specified circumstances. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Restricts fundraising during sessions of the General Assembly, regardless of county. Modifies provisions concerning procurement and revolving door prohibitions concerning the fiscal administration of State contracts. Provides further revolving door requirements for executive branch officers and members of the General Assembly concerning lobbying. Modifies requirements concerning the Executive Ethics Commission and the Legislative Ethics Commission. Modifies requirements for Executive Inspectors General and the Legislative Inspector General. Provides that all investigatory files and reports of the Office of an Executive Inspector General are, among other exemptions, privileged. Amends the Election Code. Prohibits a member of the State Board of Elections from contributing to a political committee, serving as an officer of a political committee, or being a candidate supported by a candidate political committee. Prohibits a limited activity committee from accepting contributions except under specified circumstances. Provides that a limited activity committee may only make specified expenditures. Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that the compensation to be paid per year to members of the General Assembly shall be paid bi-monthly. Provides for member compensation on a prorated basis. Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Applies the requirements of the Act to municipalities, counties, and officials thereof, and other specified State officials. Provides for home rule preemption under the Act. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Adds an applicability clause. Effective January 1, 2022. Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends: (i) deleting new language providing that the Executive Inspectors General have the duty to "receive and investigate, without advance approval of the Executive Ethics Commission, allegations of violations of this Act and other wrongful acts within his or her jurisdiction based on a complaint" and that an "investigation may not be initiated more than one year after the alleged wrongful act or the most recent act of a series of alleged wrongful acts based on the same wrongful conduct except if there is reasonable cause to believe that fraudulent concealment has occurred"; and (ii) restoring existing law providing that the Executive Inspectors General have the duty to "receive and investigate allegations of violations of this Act" and that an "investigation may not be initiated more than one year after the most recent act of the alleged violation or of a series of alleged violations except where there is reasonable cause to believe that fraudulent concealment has occurred".

Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a member to establish optional credit for up to 2 years of service as a teacher or administrator employed by a private school recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, provided that the teacher (i) was certified under the law governing the certification of teachers at the time the service was rendered, (ii) applies in writing on or before June 30, 2022, (iii) supplies satisfactory evidence of the employment, (iv) completes at least 10 years of contributing service as a teacher, and (v) pays the required contribution. Effective immediately.