SB0230 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
SB0230

Introduced 2/7/2007, by Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

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Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal date of the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act (now, the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act) from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2018. Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of auditory-verbal therapists by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and incorporates references to auditory-verbal therapy throughout the Act. Amends various other Acts to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.

CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by changing Section 4.18 and by adding Section 4.28 as follows:

(5 ILCS 80/4.18)

Sec. 4.18. Acts repealed January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.

(a) The following Acts are repealed on January 1, 2008:

The Acupuncture Practice Act.

The Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act.

The Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License Act.

The Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.

The Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act.

The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act.

The Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act.

The Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987.

The Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.

The Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987.

The Structural Pest Control Act.

(b) The following Acts are repealed on December 31, 2008:

The Medical Practice Act of 1987.

The Environmental Health Practitioner Licensing Act.

(Source: P.A. 94-754, eff. 5-10-06; 94-1075, eff. 12-29-06; 94-1085, eff. 1-19-07; revised 1-22-07.)

(5 ILCS 80/4.28 new)

Sec. 4.28. Act repealed on January 1, 2018. The following Act is repealed on January 1, 2018:

The Illinois Speech Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act.

Section 10. The Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by changing Section 2310-210 as follows:

(20 ILCS 2310/2310-210) (was 20 ILCS 2310/55.62a)

Sec. 2310-210. Advisory Panel on Minority Health.

(a) In this Section:

"Health profession" means any health profession regulated under the laws of this State, including, without limitation, professions regulated under the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, the Dietetic and Nutrition Services Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Naprapathic Practice Act, the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act, and the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act.

"Minority" has the same meaning as in Section 2310-215.

(b) The General Assembly finds as follows:

(1) The health status of individuals from ethnic and racial minorities in this State is significantly lower than the health status of the general population of the State.

(2) Minorities suffer disproportionately high rates of cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell anemia, lupus, substance abuse, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, other diseases and disorders, unintentional injuries, and suicide.

(3) The incidence of infant mortality among minorities is almost double that for the general population.

(4) Minorities suffer disproportionately from lack of access to health care and poor living conditions.

(5) Minorities are under-represented in the health care professions.

(6) Minority participation in the procurement policies of the health care industry is lacking.

(7) Minority health professionals historically have tended to practice in low-income areas and to serve minorities.

(8) National experts on minority health report that access to health care among minorities can be substantially improved by increasing the number of minority health professionals.

(9) Increasing the number of minorities serving on the facilities of health professional schools is an important factor in attracting minorities to pursue a career in health professions.

(10) Retaining minority health professionals currently practicing in this State and those receiving training and education in this State is an important factor in maintaining and increasing the number of minority health professionals in Illinois.

(11) An Advisory Panel on Minority Health is necessary to address the health issues affecting minorities in this State.

(c) The General Assembly's intent is as follows:

(1) That all Illinoisans have access to health care.

(2) That the gap between the health status of minorities and other Illinoisans be closed.

(3) That the health issues that disproportionately affect minorities be addressed to improve the health status of minorities.

(4) That the number of minorities in the health professions be increased.

(d) The Advisory Panel on Minority Health is created. The Advisory Panel shall consist of 25 members appointed by the Director of Public Health. The members shall represent health professions and the General Assembly.

(e) The Advisory Panel shall assist the Department in the following manner:

(1) Examination of the following areas as they relate to minority health:

(A) Access to health care.

(B) Demographic factors.

(C) Environmental factors.

(D) Financing of health care.

(E) Health behavior.

(F) Health knowledge.

(G) Utilization of quality care.

(H) Minorities in health care professions.

(2) Development of monitoring, tracking, and reporting mechanisms for programs and services with minority health goals and objectives.

(3) Communication with local health departments, community-based organizations, voluntary health organizations, and other public and private organizations statewide, on an ongoing basis, to learn more about their services to minority communities, the health problems of minority communities, and their ideas for improving minority health.

(4) Promotion of communication among all State agencies that provide services to minority populations.

(5) Building coalitions between the State and leadership in minority communities.

(6) Encouragement of recruitment and retention of minority health professionals.

(7) Improvement in methods for collecting and reporting data on minority health.

(8) Improvement in accessibility to health and medical care for minority populations in under-served rural and urban areas.

(9) Reduction of communication barriers for non-English speaking residents.

(10) Coordination of the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate and sensitive education material, public awareness messages, and health promotion programs for minorities.

(f) On or before January 1, 1997 the Advisory Panel shall submit an interim report to the Governor and the General Assembly. The interim report shall include an update on the Advisory Panel's progress in performing its functions under this Section and shall include recommendations, including recommendations for any necessary legislative changes.

On or before January 1, 1998 the Advisory Panel shall submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly. The final report shall include the following:

(1) An evaluation of the health status of minorities in this State.

(2) An evaluation of minority access to health care in this State.

(3) Recommendations for improving the health status of minorities in this State.

(4) Recommendations for increasing minority access to health care in this State.

(5) Recommendations for increasing minority participation in the procurement policies of the health care industry.

(6) Recommendations for increasing the number of minority health professionals in this State.

(7) Recommendations that will ensure that the health status of minorities in this State continues to be addressed beyond the expiration of the Advisory Panel.

(Source: P.A. 90-742, eff. 8-13-98; 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

Section 15. The School Code is amended by changing Sections 14-1.09b, 14-1.09c, 14-6.03, 14-6.04, 14-9.01, and 21-14 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/14-1.09b)

Sec. 14-1.09b. Speech-language pathologist.

(a) For purposes of supervision of a speech-language pathology assistant, "speech-language pathologist" means a person who has received a license pursuant to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology.

(b) The School Service Personnel Certificate with a speech-language endorsement shall be issued under Section 21-25 of this Code to a speech-language pathologist who meets all of the following requirements:

(1) (A) Holds a regular license as a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act, (B) holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a regular license in speech-language pathology from another state or territory or the District of Columbia and has applied for a regular license as a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act, or (C) holds or has applied for a temporary license pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act.

(2) Holds a master's or doctoral degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology from an institution whose course of study was approved or program was accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or its predecessor.

(3) Either (i) has completed a program of study that meets the content area standards for speech-language pathologists approved by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Teachers Certification Board, (ii) has completed a program in another state, territory, or possession of the United States that is comparable to an approved program of study described in item (i), or (iii) holds a certificate issued by another state, territory, or possession of the United States that is comparable to the school service personnel certificate with a speech-language endorsement. If the requirements described in items (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph (3) have not been met, a person must provide evidence that he or she has completed at least 150 clock hours of supervised experience in speech-language pathology with students with disabilities in a school setting, including experience required by federal law or federal court order; however, a person who lacks such experience may obtain interim certification as established by the Illinois State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board, and shall participate in school-based professional experience of at least 150 clock hours to meet this requirement.

(4) Has successfully completed the required Illinois certification tests.

(5) Has paid the application fee required for certification.

The provisions of this subsection (b) do not preclude the issuance of a teaching certificate to a speech-language pathologist who qualifies for such a certificate.

(Source: P.A. 92-510, eff. 6-1-02; 93-112, eff. 1-1-04; 93-1060, eff. 12-23-04.)

(105 ILCS 5/14-1.09c)

Sec. 14-1.09c. Speech-language pathology assistant. "Speech-language pathology assistant" means a person who has received a license to assist a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act.

(Source: P.A. 92-510, eff. 6-1-02.)

(105 ILCS 5/14-6.03)

Sec. 14-6.03. Speech-language pathology assistants.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, on or after January 1, 2002, no person shall perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant without first applying for and receiving a license for that purpose from the Department of Professional Regulation. A person employed as a speech-language pathology assistant in any class, service, or program authorized by this Article may perform only those duties authorized by this Section under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist as provided in this Section. This Section does not apply to speech-language pathology paraprofessionals approved by the State Board of Education.

(b) A speech-language pathology assistant may not be assigned his or her own student caseload. The student caseload limit of a speech-language pathologist who supervises any speech-language pathology assistants shall be determined by the severity of the needs of the students served by the speech-language pathologist. A full-time speech-language pathologist's caseload limit may not exceed 80 students (60 students on or after September 1, 2003) at any time. The caseload limit of a part-time speech-language pathologist shall be determined by multiplying the caseload limit of a full-time speech-language pathologist by a percentage that equals the number of hours worked by the part-time speech-language pathologist divided by the number of hours worked by a full-time speech-language pathologist in that school district. Employment of a speech-language pathology assistant may not increase or decrease the caseload of the supervising speech-language pathologist.

(c) A school district that intends to utilize the services of a speech-language pathology assistant must provide written notification to the parent or guardian of each student who will be served by a speech-language pathology assistant.

(d) The scope of responsibility of a speech-language pathology assistant shall be limited to supplementing the role of the speech-language pathologist in implementing the treatment program established by a speech-language pathologist. The functions and duties of a speech-language pathology assistant shall be limited to the following:

(1) Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using screening protocols selected by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

(2) Providing direct treatment assistance to students under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist.

(3) Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising speech-language pathologist.

(4) Documenting student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reporting the information to a supervising speech-language pathologist.

(5) Assisting a speech-language pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising speech-language pathologist.

(6) Acting as an interpreter for non-English speaking students and their family members when competent to do so.

(7) Scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and data.

(8) Performing checks and maintenance of equipment, including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices.

(9) Assisting with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education.

(e) A speech-language pathology assistant may not:

(1) perform standardized or nonstandardized diagnostic tests or formal or informal evaluations or interpret test results;

(2) screen or diagnose students for feeding or swallowing disorders;

(3) participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(4) provide student or family counseling;

(5) write, develop, or modify a student's individualized treatment plan;

(6) assist with students without following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(7) sign any formal documents, such as treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports;

(8) select students for services;

(9) discharge a student from services;

(10) disclose clinical or confidential information, either orally or in writing, to anyone other than the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(11) make referrals for additional services;

(12) counsel or consult with the student, family, or others regarding the student's status or service;

(13) represent himself or herself to be a speech-language pathologist or a speech therapist;

(14) use a checklist or tabulate results of feeding or swallowing evaluations; or

(15) demonstrate swallowing strategies or precautions to students, family, or staff.

(f) A speech-language pathology assistant shall practice only under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist who has at least 2 years experience in addition to the supervised professional experience required under subsection (f) of Section 8 of the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act. A speech-language pathologist who supervises a speech-language pathology assistant must have completed at least 10 clock hours of training in the supervision of speech-language pathology assistants. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules describing the supervision training requirements. The rules may allow a speech-language pathologist to apply to the State Board of Education for an exemption from this training requirement based upon prior supervisory experience.

(g) A speech-language pathology assistant must be under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist at least 30% of the speech-language pathology assistant's actual student contact time per student for the first 90 days of initial employment as a speech-language pathology assistant. Thereafter, the speech-language pathology assistant must be under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist at least 20% of the speech-language pathology assistant's actual student contact time per student. Supervision of a speech-language pathology assistant beyond the minimum requirements of this subsection may be imposed at the discretion of the supervising speech-language pathologist. A supervising speech-language pathologist must be available to communicate with a speech-language pathology assistant whenever the assistant is in contact with a student.

(h) A speech-language pathologist that supervises a speech-language pathology assistant must document direct supervision activities. At a minimum, supervision documentation must provide (i) information regarding the quality of the speech-language pathology assistant's performance of assigned duties and (ii) verification that clinical activity is limited to duties specified in this Section.

(i) A full-time speech-language pathologist may supervise no more than 2 speech-language pathology assistants. A speech-language pathologist that does not work full-time may supervise no more than one speech-language pathology assistant.

(Source: P.A. 92-510, eff. 6-1-02.)

(105 ILCS 5/14-6.04)

Sec. 14-6.04. Contracting for speech-language pathology services.

(a) For purposes of this Section:

"Reasonable efforts" means performing all of the following:

(1) placing at least 3 employment advertisements for a speech-language pathologist published in the newspaper of widest distribution within the school district or cooperative;

(2) placing one employment listing in the placement bulletin of a college or university that has a speech-language pathology curriculum that is located in the geographic area of the school district or cooperative, if any; and

(3) posting the position for speech-language pathologist on the Illinois Association of School Administrators' job placement service for at least 30 days.

"Speech-language pathologist" means a person who:

(1) holds a master's or doctoral degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology from an institution whose course of study was approved or program was accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or its predecessor; and

(2) either (i) has completed a program of study that meets the content-area standards for speech-language pathologists approved by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board, (ii) has completed a program in another state, territory, or possession of the United States that is comparable to an approved program of study described in item (i), or (iii) holds a certificate issued by another state, territory, or possession of the United States that is comparable to the school service personnel certificate with a speech-language endorsement. If the requirements described in items (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph (2) have not been met, a person must provide evidence that he or she has completed at least 150 clock hours of supervised experience in speech-language pathology with students with disabilities in a school setting, including experience required by federal law or federal court order; however, a person who lacks such experience may obtain interim certification as established by the Illinois State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board, and shall participate in school-based professional experience of at least 150 clock hours to meet this requirement.

"Speech-language pathology services" means the application of methods and procedures for identifying, measuring, testing, appraising, predicting, and modifying communication development and disorders or disabilities of speech, language, voice, swallowing, and other speech, language, and voice-related disorders for the purpose of counseling, consulting, and rendering services or participating in the planning, directing, or conducting of programs that are designed to modify communicative disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals involving speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions.

(b) A school district or a cooperative must make reasonable efforts to employ a speech-language pathologist. While making those reasonable efforts or after unsuccessful reasonable efforts have been made, or both, a school district or cooperative may contract for speech-language pathology services with a speech-language pathologist or an entity that employs speech-language pathologists. A speech-language pathologist who provides speech-language pathology services pursuant to a contract must:

(1) hold a speech-language pathology license under the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act or hold or have applied for a temporary license issued under Section 8.1 of that Act; and

(2) hold a certificate under this Code with an endorsement in speech-language pathology.

(Source: P.A. 93-110, eff. 7-8-03; 93-1060, eff. 12-23-04.)

(105 ILCS 5/14-9.01) (from Ch. 122, par. 14-9.01)

Sec. 14-9.01. Qualifications of teachers, other professional personnel and necessary workers. No person shall be employed to teach any class or program authorized by this Article who does not hold a valid teacher's certificate as provided by law and unless he has had such special training as the State Board of Education may require. No special certificate or endorsement to a special certificate issued under Section 21-4 on or after July 1, 1994, shall be valid for teaching students with visual disabilities unless the person to whom the certificate or endorsement is issued has attained satisfactory performance on an examination that is designed to assess competency in Braille reading and writing skills according to standards that the State Board of Education may adopt. Evidence of successfully completing the examination of Braille reading and writing skills must be submitted to the State Board of Education prior to an applicant's examination of the subject matter knowledge test required under Section 21-1a. Beginning July 1, 1995, in addition to other requirements, a candidate for a teaching certification in the area of the deaf and hard of hearing granted by the Illinois State Board of Education for teaching deaf and hard of hearing students in grades pre-school through grade 12 must demonstrate a minimum proficiency in sign language as determined by the Illinois State Board of Education. All other professional personnel employed in any class, service, or program authorized by this Article shall hold such certificates and shall have had such special training as the State Board of Education may require; provided that in a school district organized under Article 34, the school district may employ speech and language pathologists who are licensed under the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, and Audiology Practice Act but who do not hold a certificate issued under the School Code if the district certifies that a chronic shortage of certified personnel exists. Nothing contained in this Act prohibits the school board from employing necessary workers to assist the teacher with the special educational facilities, except that all such necessary workers must have had such training as the State Board of Education may require.

No later than January 1, 1993, the State Board of Education shall develop, in consultation with the Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities and the Advisory Council on Bilingual Education, rules governing the qualifications for certification of teachers and school service personnel providing services to limited English proficient students receiving special education and related services.

The employment of any teacher in a special education program provided for in Sections 14-1.01 to 14-14.01, inclusive, shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 24-11 to 24-16, inclusive. Any teacher employed in a special education program, prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1987, in which 2 or more districts participate shall enter upon contractual continued service in each of the participating districts subject to the provisions of Sections 24-11 to 24-16, inclusive.

(Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)

(105 ILCS 5/21-14) (from Ch. 122, par. 21-14)

Sec. 21-14. Registration and renewal of certificates.

(a) A limited four-year certificate or a certificate issued after July 1, 1955, shall be renewable at its expiration or within 60 days thereafter by the county superintendent of schools having supervision and control over the school where the teacher is teaching upon certified evidence of meeting the requirements for renewal as required by this Act and prescribed by the State Board of Education in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board. An elementary supervisory certificate shall not be renewed at the end of the first four-year period covered by the certificate unless the holder thereof has filed certified evidence with the State Teacher Certification Board that he has a master's degree or that he has earned 8 semester hours of credit in the field of educational administration and supervision in a recognized institution of higher learning. The holder shall continue to earn 8 semester hours of credit each four-year period until such time as he has earned a master's degree.

All certificates not renewed or registered as herein provided shall lapse after a period of 5 years from the expiration of the last year of registration. Such certificates may be reinstated for a one year period upon payment of all accumulated registration fees. Such reinstated certificates shall only be renewed: (1) by earning 5 semester hours of credit in a recognized institution of higher learning in the field of professional education or in courses related to the holder's contractual teaching duties; or (2) by presenting evidence of holding a valid regular certificate of some other type. Any certificate may be voluntarily surrendered by the certificate holder. A voluntarily surrendered certificate shall be treated as a revoked certificate.

(b) When those teaching certificates issued before February 15, 2000 are renewed for the first time after February 15, 2000, all such teaching certificates shall be exchanged for Standard Teaching Certificates as provided in subsection (c) of Section 21-2. All Initial and Standard Teaching Certificates, including those issued to persons who previously held teaching certificates issued before February 15, 2000, shall be renewable under the conditions set forth in this subsection (b).

Initial Teaching Certificates are valid for 4 years of teaching, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 21-2 of this Code, and are renewable every 4 years until the person completes 4 years of teaching. If the holder of an Initial Certificate has completed 4 years of teaching but has not completed the requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 21-2 of this Code, then the Initial Certificate may be reinstated for one year, during which the requirements must be met. A holder of an Initial Certificate who has not completed 4 years of teaching may continuously register the certificate for additional 4-year periods without penalty. Initial Certificates that are not registered shall lapse consistent with subsection (a) of this Section and may be reinstated only in accordance with subsection (a). Standard Teaching Certificates are renewable every 5 years as provided in subsection (c) of Section 21-2 and subsection (c) of this Section. For purposes of this Section, "teaching" is defined as employment and performance of services in an Illinois public or State-operated elementary school, secondary school, or cooperative or joint agreement with a governing body or board of control, in a certificated teaching position, or a charter school operating in compliance with the Charter Schools Law.

(c) In compliance with subsection (c) of Section 21-2 of this Code, which provides that a Standard Teaching Certificate may be renewed by the State Teacher Certification Board based upon proof of continuing professional development, the State Board of Education and the State Teacher Certification Board shall jointly:

(1) establish a procedure for renewing Standard Teaching Certificates, which shall include but not be limited to annual timelines for the renewal process and the components set forth in subsections (d) through (k) of this Section;

(2) establish the standards for certificate renewal;

(3) approve or disapprove the providers of continuing professional development activities;

(4) determine the maximum credit for each category of continuing professional development activities, based upon recommendations submitted by a continuing professional development activity task force, which shall consist of 6 staff members from the State Board of Education, appointed by the State Superintendent of Education, and 6 teacher representatives, 3 of whom are selected by the Illinois Education Association and 3 of whom are selected by the Illinois Federation of Teachers;

(5) designate the type and amount of documentation required to show that continuing professional development activities have been completed; and

(6) provide, on a timely basis to all Illinois teachers, certificate holders, regional superintendents of schools, school districts, and others with an interest in continuing professional development, information about the standards and requirements established pursuant to this subsection (c).

(d) Any Standard Teaching Certificate held by an individual employed and performing services in an Illinois public or State-operated elementary school, secondary school, or cooperative or joint agreement with a governing body or board of control in a certificated teaching position or a charter school in compliance with the Charter Schools Law must be maintained Valid and Active through certificate renewal activities specified in the certificate renewal procedure establish