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Amendments made to the “Grow Your Own Teacher” initiative

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The Illinois State Board of Education (Board) has amended three sections and repealed one section of 23 Ill Adm Code 60. The changes correlate with Public Act 94-0979 and pertain specifically to the Grow Your Own Teacher Education Act, 110 ILCS 48/1 et seq. 

Pilot program for lifelong learning accounts established for health-care workers -PA 094-1006

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
Last summer, the Illinois General Assembly added Section 605-430 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code. 20 ILCS 605/605-430. 

Tuition Waiver Rules Implemented

May
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 236
The Board of Higher Education (Board) has implemented rules, effective February 7, 2007, that provide uniform guidelines, definitions, and limitations for the issuing of tuition and fee waivers by public universities to their students. 23 Ill Adm Code 1075.

New fellowship program created for nursing faculty members

March
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
The Board of Education (Board) has adopted 23 Ill Adm Code 1105 in order to implement amendments made to the Board of Higher Education Act, 110 ILCS 205/0.01 et seq, that provide for the creation of a fellowship program for qualified nursing faculty working at eligible institutions of higher education. 

Students now eligible for awards under the new Monetary Award Program

February
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 72
Effective December 1, 2006, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Commission) has amended 23 Ill Adm Code 2734. 

Rule changes concerning the evaluation, recognition, and supervision of public schools

December
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 650
The State Board of Education (Board) has made several changes to 23 Ill Adm Code 1, which governs public schools. The amendments became effective September 26, 2006.

Bully prevention education suggested for schools - PA 094-0937

October
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 526
The Illinois General Assembly has found that "bullying has a negative effect on the social environment of schools, creates a climate of fear among students, inhibits their ability to learn, and leads to other antisocial behavior." 

New guidelines for scholarship recipient information and post-secondary payment requests

September
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 464
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Commission) has amended part 2761 of title 23, 23 Ill Adm Code 2761.

School zone speed limit now applies to park and recreation facilities PA 094-0808

August
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 404
Recently the Illinois General Assembly concluded that since lower speed limits near schools have protected children for years and since many children also use parks and recreation facilities near schools, the speed limits should be lower near the parks as well. 

Smoking now prohibited in all college dorms : PA 094-0770

July
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 334
While some college dorms permitted certain floors to allow smoking, the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act (Act) now prohibits smoking in all student dorms. 

School Code amended to include bonds as exempt from indebtedness PA 094-0721

April
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 174
Section 19-1 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/19-1) has been revised to provide that bonds issued by school districts offering K-12 curriculum will not be considered indebtedness regardless of all previous law, including any limitations that may exist under this section. 

School Code amended for additional sources of revenue PA 094-0714

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
On December 13, 2005, the "Contracts" section of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.21) was amended to better monitor contracts that generate supplementary revenue for school districts. 

The Medical School Matriculant Criminal History Records Check Act is amended PA 094-0709

February
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
In order to better provide medical schools with information regarding matriculants, the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, 20 ILCS 2605/2605, is amended by adding section 2605-327. 

New requirements to report teachers’ service and earnings credit

November
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 564
Effective August 9, 2005, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) has added a new section to Part 1650 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1650. 

Participants in SURS benefit plans may elect to make contributions during military leave

October
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 506
In Part 1600 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1600, the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) has added a new section. 

Schools must provide public education regardless of immigration status

October
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 506
The State Board of Education recently amended Part 1 of Title 23, effective July 13, 2005.

Electronic signature for class attendance verification allowed

July
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 336
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) recently amended Title 23, Part 1501, of the Illinois Administrative Code (23 Ill Adm Code 1501). 

New grievance procedure under Americans with Disabilities Act

July
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 336
The Illinois State Board of Education (Board) recently added Part 1300 of Title 4 (4 Ill Adm Code 1300), effective April 25, 2005.

The Illinois Procurement Code amended

June
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
Effective on March 28, 2005, the Illinois State Board of Education amended subsections 4545 and 5520 of 44 Ill Adm Code 1100. 

New grant program seeks an increase in students entering high technology fields

June
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
Effective on March 22, 2005, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity adopted 14 Ill Adm Code 110.

Illinois responds to hunger in schoolchildren by mandating food service programs—PA 093-1086

May
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 232
In response to the problems of hunger and food insecurity facing Illinois families as a result of increasing unemployment, the Childhood Hunger Relief Act was passed on February 15, 2005, as a means of alleviating malnutrition and promoting academic achievement in low-income children. 

Streamlined procedures for handling FOIA requests

May
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 232
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 2 Ill Adm Code 5001, effective on February 22, 2005. 

School Code amended to specify maximum-authorized district educational tax rate PA 093-1059

February
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
Effective December 8, 2004, the School Code was amended by adding 105 ILCS 5/17.3.5, to indicate the maximum-authorized district educational tax rate.

School Code amended to provide fast growth grants – PA 093-1042

January
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Effective October 8, 2004, the School Code (105 ILCS 5) has been amended to include a new provision under section 18-8.10. 

Specific conditions required to deny enrollment for academic or attendance problems PA 093-0803

January
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Effective immediately, a school or school district may deny enrollment to a student who is 16 years old or older for one semester for failure to meet minimum academic standards if several mandatory conditions are met.

School districts not responsible for educational portion of delinquent minor’s residential placement

December
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 620
On September 23, 2004, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's reversal of an order requiring a school district to fund the educational component of a minor's residential placement. D. D., a special education student.

School Technology Program extended to include funds for computer furniture

December
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 620
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to the School Technology Program, 23 Ill Adm Code 575, effective on September 17, 2004.

Clarification of requirements for issuing, denying, canceling, suspending, and revoking driver training school licenses

November
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 568
The Illinois Secretary of State recently adopted amendments to 92 Ill Adm Code 1060. 

Charter Bus Driver Endorsements for transportation of students to and from school-related functions

October
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 514
The Secretary of State recently adopted amendments to 92 Ill Adm Code 1030. 

Criminal street gang recruitment on school grounds is a Class 1 felony P.A. 093-0938

October
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 514
Criminal street gang recruitment on school grounds or on public property adjacent to school grounds is a Class 1 felony. 

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