Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, as follows: General Funds $3,274,052,300; Other State Funds $539,077,800; Federal Funds $1,644,333,900; Total $5,457,464,000.
Amends the Certification of Teachers Article of the School Code. Changes provisions concerning the reinstatement of a lapsed certificate by providing that lapsed certificates may be immediately reinstated upon payment by the applicant to the State Board of Education of (1) any and all back fees, including without limitation registration fees, owed from the time of expiration of the certificate until the date of reinstatement; and (2) a $500 penalty or the demonstration of proficiency by completing 9 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the content area that most aligns with the educator's endorsement area or areas; provided that, until September 1, 2012, certificates that have lapsed solely for the failure to pay a registration fee may be immediately reinstated upon payment only of any and all back fees, including without limitation registration fees, owed from the time of expiration of the certificate until the date of reinstatement. Provides that any and all back fees and penalty amounts shall be deposited by the State Board of Education into the Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund. Effective immediately.
Designates September 2012 as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
Amends the Build Illinois Bond Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the authorization for bonds.
Amends the State Finance Act. Removes the requirement that the Comptroller and the Treasurer shall transfer a monthly amount from the General Revenue Fund into the Live and Learn Fund. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that proceeds from certain vehicle title and transfer of registration fees shall be deposited into the Live and Learn Fund. Provides that the deposits shall be made beginning 60 days after the effective date or July 1, 2011, whichever is later. Effective immediately.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Children and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, as follows: General Funds $843,607,400; Other State Funds $442,343,900; Federal Funds $7,722,500; Total $1,293,673,800.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a board of review may enter into discussions with a taxpayer aimed at achieving a stipulated revised assessment upon the property. Contains provisions concerning notice provided to taxing districts. Contains provisions concerning objections by taxing districts to the proposed assessment, and requires that those objections be submitted to the board of review within 45 days after the district receives notice of the proposed assessment. Provides that, within 120 days after the Property Tax Appeal Board's receipt of the stipulation or assessment agreement, the Property Tax Appeal Board shall issue a decision in accordance with the stipulation or assessment agreement, unless it finds that the Property Tax Appeal Board lacks jurisdiction over the appeal or that the stipulation or assessment agreement is against the manifest weight of the evidence. Contains provisions concerning notice to taxing districts. Provides that discussions of a proposed settlement may not be used as evidence in any hearing with respect to that assessment year and that property. Effective immediately.
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Teacher Certification Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board, shall have the power and authority to sanction teacher and administrator preparation programs, maintain a system of certification testing aligned with standards determined by the State Board of Education, and establish a code of ethics for all educators. Effective July 1, 2011.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the Department shall have a maximum of 90 days after the date of submission of any child care facility license application to determine the status of the application.
