(105 ILCS 5/10-22.34c)
Sec. 10-22.34c. Third party non-instructional services. (a) A
board of education may enter into a contract with a third party for
non-instructional services currently performed by any employee or bargaining
unit member or lay off those educational support personnel employees
upon 90 days
written notice to
the affected employees, provided that: (1) a contract must not be entered into and become |
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(2) a contract may only take effect upon the
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(3) any third party that submits a bid to perform
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(A) evidence of liability insurance in scope and
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| amount equivalent to the liability insurance provided by the school board pursuant to Section 10-22.3 of this Code;
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(B) a benefits package for the third party's
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| employees who will perform the non-instructional services comparable to the benefits package provided to school board employees who perform those services;
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(C) a list of the number of employees who will
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| provide the non-instructional services, the job classifications of those employees, and the wages the third party will pay those employees;
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(D) a minimum 3-year cost projection, using
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| generally accepted accounting principles and which the third party is prohibited from increasing if the bid is accepted by the school board, for each and every expenditure category and account for performing the non-instructional services;
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(E) composite information about the criminal and
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| disciplinary records, including alcohol or other substance abuse, Department of Children and Family Services complaints and investigations, traffic violations, and license revocations or any other licensure problems, of any employees who may perform the non-instructional services, provided that the individual names and other identifying information of employees need not be provided with the submission of the bid, but must be made available upon request of the school board; and
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(F) an affidavit, notarized by the president or
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| chief executive officer of the third party, that each of its employees has completed a criminal background check as required by Section 10-21.9 of this Code within 3 months prior to submission of the bid, provided that the results of such background checks need not be provided with the submission of the bid, but must be made available upon request of the school board;
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(4) a contract must not be entered into unless the
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| school board provides a cost comparison, using generally accepted accounting principles, of each and every expenditure category and account that the school board projects it would incur over the term of the contract if it continued to perform the non-instructional services using its own employees with each and every expenditure category and account that is projected a third party would incur if a third party performed the non-instructional services;
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(5) review and consideration of all bids by third
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| parties to perform the non-instructional services shall take place in open session of a regularly scheduled school board meeting, unless the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees who perform the non-instructional services, if any such exclusive bargaining representative exists, agrees in writing that such review and consideration can take place in open session at a specially scheduled school board meeting;
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(6) a minimum of one public hearing, conducted by
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| the school board prior to a regularly scheduled school board meeting, to discuss the school board's proposal to contract with a third party to perform the non-instructional services must be held before the school board may enter into such a contract; the school board must provide notice to the public of the date, time, and location of the first public hearing on or before the initial date that bids to provide the non-instructional services are solicited or a minimum of 30 days prior to entering into such a contract, whichever provides a greater period of notice;
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(7) a contract shall contain provisions requiring
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| the contractor to offer available employee positions pursuant to the contract to qualified school district employees whose employment is terminated because of the contract; and
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(8) a contract shall contain provisions requiring
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| the contractor to comply with a policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take affirmative steps to provide equal opportunity for all persons.
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(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, a board of education may enter into a contract, of no longer than 3 months in duration, with a third party for non-instructional services currently performed by an employee or bargaining unit member for the purpose of augmenting the current workforce in an emergency situation that threatens the safety or health of the school district's students or staff, provided that the school board meets all of its obligations under the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
(c) The changes to this Section made by this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly are not applicable to non-instructional services of a school district that on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly are performed for the school district by a third party.
(Source: P.A. 95-241, eff. 8-17-07; 96-328, eff. 8-11-09.)
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(105 ILCS 5/10-22.36) (from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.36)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-8)
Sec. 10-22.36. Buildings for school purposes. (a) To build or purchase a building for school classroom or
instructional purposes upon the approval of a majority of the voters upon the
proposition at a referendum held for such purpose or in accordance with
Section 17-2.11, 19-3.5, or 19-3.10. The board may initiate such referendum by resolution.
The board shall certify the resolution and proposition to the proper
election authority for submission in accordance with the general election law.
The questions of building one or more new buildings for school
purposes or office facilities, and issuing bonds for the purpose of
borrowing money to purchase one or more buildings or sites for such
buildings or office sites, to build one or more new buildings for school
purposes or office facilities or to make additions and improvements to
existing school buildings, may be combined into one or more propositions
on the ballot.
Before erecting, or purchasing or remodeling such a building the
board shall submit the plans and specifications respecting heating,
ventilating, lighting, seating, water supply, toilets and safety against
fire to the regional superintendent of schools having supervision and
control over the district, for approval in accordance with Section 2-3.12.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no referendum shall be required
if the purchase, construction, or building of any
such
building (1) occurs while the building is being
leased by the school district or (2) is paid with (A) funds
derived from the sale or disposition of other buildings, land, or
structures of the school district or (B) funds received (i) as a
grant under the
School Construction Law or (ii) as gifts or donations,
provided that no funds to purchase, construct, or build such building, other than lease
payments, are
derived from the district's bonded indebtedness or the tax levy of
the
district. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no referendum shall be required if the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid with funds received from the County School Facility and Resources Occupation Tax Law under Section 5-1006.7 of the Counties Code or from the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations secured by revenues obtained from that Law. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, for Decatur School District Number 61, no referendum shall be required if at least 50% of the cost of the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid, or will be paid, with funds received or expected to be received as part of, or otherwise derived from, any COVID-19 pandemic relief program or funding source, including, but not limited to, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grant proceeds. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), for any school district: (i) that is a tier 1 school, (ii) that has a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants, (iii) whose student population is between 5,800 and 6,300, (iv) in which 57% to 62% of students are low-income, and (v) whose average district spending is between $10,000 to $12,000 per pupil, until July 1, 2025, no referendum shall be required if at least 50% of the cost of the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid, or will be paid, with funds received or expected to be received as part of, or otherwise derived from, the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act and the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For this subsection (b), the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from the community. The notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and name or description of the school building that the school board is considering constructing must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school board's Internet website.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) and (b), for Cahokia Community Unit School District 187, no referendum shall be required for the lease of any building for school or educational purposes if the cost is paid or will be paid with funds available at the time of the lease in the district's existing fund balances to fund the lease of a building during the 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 school year. For the purposes of this subsection (c), the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to lease a school building and to receive input from the community. The notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and name or description of the school building that the school board is considering leasing must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school district's website. (Source: P.A. 102-16, eff. 6-17-21; 102-699, eff. 7-1-22; 103-8, eff. 6-7-23.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-509)
Sec. 10-22.36. Buildings for school purposes. (a) To build or purchase a building for school classroom or
instructional purposes upon the approval of a majority of the voters upon the
proposition at a referendum held for such purpose or in accordance with
Section 17-2.11, 19-3.5, or 19-3.10. The board may initiate such referendum by resolution.
The board shall certify the resolution and proposition to the proper
election authority for submission in accordance with the general election law.
The questions of building one or more new buildings for school
purposes or office facilities, and issuing bonds for the purpose of
borrowing money to purchase one or more buildings or sites for such
buildings or office sites, to build one or more new buildings for school
purposes or office facilities or to make additions and improvements to
existing school buildings, may be combined into one or more propositions
on the ballot.
Before erecting, or purchasing or remodeling such a building the
board shall submit the plans and specifications respecting heating,
ventilating, lighting, seating, water supply, toilets and safety against
fire to the regional superintendent of schools having supervision and
control over the district, for approval in accordance with Section 2-3.12.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no referendum shall be required
if the purchase, construction, or building of any
such
building (1) occurs while the building is being
leased by the school district or (2) is paid with (A) funds
derived from the sale or disposition of other buildings, land, or
structures of the school district or (B) funds received (i) as a
grant under the
School Construction Law or (ii) as gifts or donations,
provided that no funds to purchase, construct, or build such building, other than lease
payments, are
derived from the district's bonded indebtedness or the tax levy of
the
district. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no referendum shall be required if the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid with funds received from the County School Facility and Resources Occupation Tax Law under Section 5-1006.7 of the Counties Code or from the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations secured by revenues obtained from that Law. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, for Decatur School District Number 61, no referendum shall be required if at least 50% of the cost of the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid, or will be paid, with funds received or expected to be received as part of, or otherwise derived from, any COVID-19 pandemic relief program or funding source, including, but not limited to, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grant proceeds. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), for any school district: (i) that is a tier 1 school, (ii) that has a population of less than 50,000 inhabitants, (iii) whose student population is between 5,800 and 6,300, (iv) in which 57% to 62% of students are low-income, and (v) whose average district spending is between $10,000 to $12,000 per pupil, until July 1, 2025, no referendum shall be required if at least 50% of the cost of the purchase, construction, or building of any such building is paid, or will be paid, with funds received or expected to be received as part of, or otherwise derived from, the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act and the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For this subsection (b), the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from the community. The notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and name or description of the school building that the school board is considering constructing must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school board's Internet website.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) and (b), for Bloomington School District 87, no referendum shall be required for the purchase, construction, or building of any building for school or education purposes if such cost is paid, or will be paid with funds available at the time of contract, purchase, construction, or building in Bloomington School District Number 87's existing fund balances to fund the procurement or requisition of a building or site during the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, or 2024-2025 school years. For this subsection (c), the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from the community. The notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and name or description of the school building that the school board is considering constructing must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school board's website. (Source: P.A. 102-16, eff. 6-17-21; 102-699, eff. 7-1-22; 103-509, eff. 8-4-23.)
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(105 ILCS 5/10-22.39) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-603 ) Sec. 10-22.39. In-service training programs. (a) To conduct in-service training programs for teachers, administrators, and school support personnel. (b) In addition to other topics at in-service training programs listed in this Section, teachers, administrators, and school support personnel who work with pupils must be trained in the following topics: health conditions of students; social-emotional learning; developing cultural competency; identifying warning signs of mental illness and suicidal behavior in youth; domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth; protections and accommodations for students; educator ethics; responding to child sexual abuse and grooming behavior; and effective instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution. In-service training programs in these topics shall be credited toward hours of professional development required for license renewal as outlined in subsection (e) of Section 21B-45. School support personnel may be exempt from in-service training if the training is not relevant to the work they do. Nurses and school nurses, as defined by Section 10-22.23, are exempt from training required in subsection (b-5). Beginning July 1, 2024, all teachers, administrators, and school support personnel shall complete training as outlined in Section 10-22.39 during an in-service training program conducted by their school board or through other training opportunities, including, but not limited to, institutes under Section 3-11. Such training must be completed within 6 months of employment by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years, unless required more frequently by other State or federal law or in accordance with this Section. If teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain training outside of an in-service training program or from a previous public school district or nonpublic school employer, they may present documentation showing current compliance with this subsection to satisfy the requirement of receiving training within 6 months of first being employed. Training may be delivered through online, asynchronous means. (b-5) Training regarding health conditions of students for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Chronic health conditions of students. (2) Anaphylactic reactions and management. Such |
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(3) The management of asthma, the prevention of
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(4) The basics of seizure recognition and first aid
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| and appropriate emergency protocols. Such training must be fully consistent with the best practice guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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(5) The basics of diabetes care, how to identify when
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| a student with diabetes needs immediate or emergency medical attention, and whom to contact in the case of an emergency.
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(6) Current best practices regarding the
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(7) Instruction on how to respond to an incident
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| involving life-threatening bleeding and, if applicable, how to use a school's trauma kit. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, training on life-threatening bleeding must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed within 2 years. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the training must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years thereafter.
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In consultation with professional organizations with expertise in student health issues, including, but not limited to, asthma management, anaphylactic reactions, seizure recognition, and diabetes care, the State Board of Education shall make available resource materials for educating school personnel about student health conditions and emergency response in the school setting.
A school board may satisfy the life-threatening bleeding training under this subsection by using the training, including online training, available from the American College of Surgeons or any other similar organization.
(b-10) The training regarding social-emotional learning for staff required by this Section may include, at a minimum, providing education to all school personnel about the content of the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards, how those standards apply to everyday school interactions, and examples of how social emotional learning can be integrated into instructional practices across all grades and subjects.
(b-15) The training regarding developing cultural competency for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to, understanding and reducing implicit bias, including implicit racial bias. As used in this subsection, "implicit racial bias" has the meaning set forth in Section 10-20.61.
(b-20) The training regarding identifying warning signs of mental illness, trauma, and suicidal behavior in youth for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to, appropriate intervention and referral techniques, including resources and guidelines as outlined in Section 2-3.166, and must include the definitions of trauma, trauma-responsive learning environments, and whole child set forth in subsection (b) of Section 3-11 of this Code.
Illinois Mental Health First Aid training, established under the Illinois Mental Health First Aid Training Act, may satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
If teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain mental health first aid training outside of an in-service training program, they may present a certificate of successful completion of the training to the school district to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. Training regarding the implementation of trauma-informed practices satisfies the requirements of this subsection.
(b-25) As used in this subsection:
"Domestic violence" means abuse by a family or household member, as "abuse" and "family or household members" are defined in Section 103 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986.
"Sexual violence" means sexual assault, abuse, or stalking of an adult or minor child proscribed in the Criminal Code of 1961 or in Sections 11-1.20, 11-1.30, 11-1.40, 11-1.50, 11-1.60, 12-7.3, 12-7.4, 12-7.5, 12-12, 12-13, 12-14, 12-14.1, 12-15, and 12-16 of the Criminal Code of 2012, including sexual violence committed by perpetrators who are strangers to the victim and sexual violence committed by perpetrators who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.
The training regarding domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth for staff required by this Section must be conducted by persons with expertise in domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth, and shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) communicating with and listening to youth victims
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(2) connecting youth victims of domestic or sexual
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(3) implementing the school district's policies,
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| procedures, and protocols with regard to such youth, including confidentiality; at a minimum, school personnel must be trained to understand, provide information and referrals, and address issues pertaining to youth who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence; and
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(4) procedures for responding to incidents of teen
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(b-30) The training regarding protections and accommodations for students shall include, but is not limited to, instruction on the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as it pertains to the school environment, and homelessness. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, training on homelessness must be completed within 6 months of an employee first being employed by a school board and renewed within 2 years. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the training must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years thereafter. Training on homelessness shall include the following:
(1) the definition of homeless children and youths
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(2) the signs of homelessness and housing insecurity;
(3) the rights of students experiencing homelessness
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(4) the steps to take when a homeless or
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(5) the appropriate referral techniques, including
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School boards may work with a community-based organization that specializes in working with homeless children and youth to develop and provide the training.
(b-35) The training regarding educator ethics and responding to child sexual abuse and grooming behavior shall include, but is not limited to, teacher-student conduct, school employee-student conduct, and evidence-informed training on preventing, recognizing, reporting, and responding to child sexual abuse and grooming as outlined in Section 10-23.13.
(b-40) The training regarding effective instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution required by this Section shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 27-23.4.
(b-45) Beginning July 1, 2024, all nonpublic elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, and school support personnel shall complete the training set forth in subsection (b-5). Training must be completed within 6 months of first being employed by a nonpublic school and renewed at least once every 5 years, unless required more frequently by other State or federal law. If nonpublic teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain training from a public school district or nonpublic school employer, the teacher, administrator, or school support personnel may present documentation to the nonpublic school showing current compliance with this subsection to satisfy the requirement of receiving training within 6 months of first being employed.
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(g) At least once every 2 years, a school board shall conduct in-service training for all school district employees on the methods to respond to trauma. The training must include instruction on how to respond to an incident involving life-threatening bleeding and, if applicable, how to use a school's trauma kit. A school board may satisfy the training requirements under this subsection by using the training, including online training, available from the American College of Surgeons or any other similar organization.
School district employees who are trained to respond to trauma pursuant to this subsection (g) shall be immune from civil liability in the use of a trauma kit unless the action constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
(h) At least once every 2 years, a school board shall conduct in-service training on homelessness for all school personnel. The training shall include:
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(2) the signs of homelessness and housing insecurity;
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A school board may work with a community-based organization that specializes in working with homeless children and youth to develop and provide the training.
(Source: P.A. 102-197, eff. 7-30-21; 102-638, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-41, eff. 8-20-24; 103-128, eff. 6-30-23; 103-413, eff. 1-1-24; 103-542, eff. 7-1-24 (see Section 905 of P.A. 103-563 for effective date of P.A. 103-542); 103-605, eff. 7-1-24.)
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-603 )
Sec. 10-22.39. In-service training programs.
(a) To conduct in-service training programs for teachers, administrators, and school support personnel.
(b) In addition to other topics at in-service training programs listed in this Section, teachers, administrators, and school support personnel who work with pupils must be trained in the following topics: health conditions of students; social-emotional learning; developing cultural competency; identifying warning signs of mental illness and suicidal behavior in youth; domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth; protections and accommodations for students; educator ethics; responding to child sexual abuse and grooming behavior; and effective instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution. In-service training programs in these topics shall be credited toward hours of professional development required for license renewal as outlined in subsection (e) of Section 21B-45.
School support personnel may be exempt from in-service training if the training is not relevant to the work they do.
Nurses and school nurses, as defined by Section 10-22.23, are exempt from training required in subsection (b-5).
Beginning July 1, 2024, all teachers, administrators, and school support personnel shall complete training as outlined in Section 10-22.39 during an in-service training program conducted by their school board or through other training opportunities, including, but not limited to, institutes under Section 3-11. Such training must be completed within 6 months of employment by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years, unless required more frequently by other State or federal law or in accordance with this Section. If teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain training outside of an in-service training program or from a previous public school district or nonpublic school employer, they may present documentation showing current compliance with this subsection to satisfy the requirement of receiving training within 6 months of first being employed. Training may be delivered through online, asynchronous means.
(b-5) Training regarding health conditions of students for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to:
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(2) Anaphylactic reactions and management. Such
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(3) The management of asthma, the prevention of
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(4) The basics of seizure recognition and first aid
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| and appropriate emergency protocols. Such training must be fully consistent with the best practice guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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(5) The basics of diabetes care, how to identify when
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| a student with diabetes needs immediate or emergency medical attention, and whom to contact in the case of an emergency.
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(6) Current best practices regarding the
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(7) Instruction on how to respond to an incident
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| involving life-threatening bleeding and, if applicable, how to use a school's trauma kit. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, training on life-threatening bleeding must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed within 2 years. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the training must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years thereafter. School district employees who are trained to respond to trauma pursuant to this subsection (b-5) shall be immune from civil liability in the use of a trauma kit unless the action constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
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In consultation with professional organizations with expertise in student health issues, including, but not limited to, asthma management, anaphylactic reactions, seizure recognition, and diabetes care, the State Board of Education shall make available resource materials for educating school personnel about student health conditions and emergency response in the school setting.
A school board may satisfy the life-threatening bleeding training under this subsection by using the training, including online training, available from the American College of Surgeons or any other similar organization.
(b-10) The training regarding social-emotional learning for staff required by this Section may include, at a minimum, providing education to all school personnel about the content of the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards, how those standards apply to everyday school interactions, and examples of how social emotional learning can be integrated into instructional practices across all grades and subjects.
(b-15) The training regarding developing cultural competency for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to, understanding and reducing implicit bias, including implicit racial bias. As used in this subsection, "implicit racial bias" has the meaning set forth in Section 10-20.61.
(b-20) The training regarding identifying warning signs of mental illness, trauma, and suicidal behavior in youth for staff required by this Section shall include, but is not limited to, appropriate intervention and referral techniques, including resources and guidelines as outlined in Section 2-3.166, and must include the definitions of trauma, trauma-responsive learning environments, and whole child set forth in subsection (b) of Section 3-11 of this Code.
Illinois Mental Health First Aid training, established under the Illinois Mental Health First Aid Training Act, may satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
If teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain mental health first aid training outside of an in-service training program, they may present a certificate of successful completion of the training to the school district to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. Training regarding the implementation of trauma-informed practices under subsection (b) of Section 3-11 satisfies the requirements of this subsection.
(b-25) As used in this subsection:
"Domestic violence" means abuse by a family or household member, as "abuse" and "family or household members" are defined in Section 103 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986.
"Sexual violence" means sexual assault, abuse, or stalking of an adult or minor child proscribed in the Criminal Code of 1961 or in Sections 11-1.20, 11-1.30, 11-1.40, 11-1.50, 11-1.60, 12-7.3, 12-7.4, 12-7.5, 12-12, 12-13, 12-14, 12-14.1, 12-15, and 12-16 of the Criminal Code of 2012, including sexual violence committed by perpetrators who are strangers to the victim and sexual violence committed by perpetrators who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.
The training regarding domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth for staff required by this Section must be conducted by persons with expertise in domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth, and shall include, but is not limited to:
(1) communicating with and listening to youth victims
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(2) connecting youth victims of domestic or sexual
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(3) implementing the school district's policies,
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| procedures, and protocols with regard to such youth, including confidentiality; at a minimum, school personnel must be trained to understand, provide information and referrals, and address issues pertaining to youth who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence; and
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(4) procedures for responding to incidents of teen
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| dating violence that take place at the school, on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation as outlined in Section 3.10 of the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act.
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(b-30) The training regarding protections and accommodations for students shall include, but is not limited to, instruction on the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as it pertains to the school environment, and homelessness. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, training on homelessness must be completed within 6 months of an employee first being employed by a school board and renewed within 2 years. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the training must be completed within 6 months of the employee first being employed by a school board and renewed at least once every 5 years thereafter. Training on homelessness shall include the following:
(1) the definition of homeless children and youths
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(2) the signs of homelessness and housing insecurity;
(3) the rights of students experiencing homelessness
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(4) the steps to take when a homeless or
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(5) the appropriate referral techniques, including
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School boards may work with a community-based organization that specializes in working with homeless children and youth to develop and provide the training.
(b-35) The training regarding educator ethics and responding to child sexual abuse and grooming behavior shall include, but is not limited to, teacher-student conduct, school employee-student conduct, and evidence-informed training on preventing, recognizing, reporting, and responding to child sexual abuse and grooming as outlined in Section 10-23.13.
(b-40) The training regarding effective instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution required by this Section shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 27-23.4.
(b-45) Beginning July 1, 2024, all nonpublic elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, and school support personnel shall complete the training set forth in subsection (b-5). Training must be completed within 6 months of first being employed by a nonpublic school and renewed at least once every 5 years, unless required more frequently by other State or federal law. If nonpublic teachers, administrators, or school support personnel obtain training from a public school district or nonpublic school employer, the teacher, administrator, or school support personnel may present documentation to the nonpublic school showing current compliance with this subsection to satisfy the requirement of receiving training within 6 months of first being employed.
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(h) At least once every 2 years, a school board shall conduct in-service training on homelessness for all school personnel. The training shall include:
(1) the definition of homeless children and youth
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(2) the signs of homelessness and housing insecurity;
(3) the rights of students experiencing homelessness
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| under State and federal law;
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(4) the steps to take when a homeless or
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| housing-insecure student is identified; and
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(5) the appropriate referral techniques, including
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| the name and contact number of the school or school district homeless liaison.
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A school board may work with a community-based organization that specializes in working with homeless children and youth to develop and provide the training.
(Source: P.A. 102-197, eff. 7-30-21; 102-638, eff. 1-1-23; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-41, eff. 8-20-24; 103-128, eff. 6-30-23; 103-413, eff. 1-1-24; 103-542, eff. 7-1-24 (see Section 905 of P.A. 103-563 for effective date of P.A. 103-542); 103-603, eff. 1-1-25; 103-605, eff. 7-1-24.)
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