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SCHOOLS
(105 ILCS 5/) School Code.

105 ILCS 5/13B-55

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-55)
    Sec. 13B-55. Non-resident students. If one school district can more efficiently serve students from multiple school districts, an approved alternative learning opportunities program may admit non-resident students pursuant to the terms of an intergovernmental agreement negotiated among participating districts. The tuition charge must not be less than 100% nor greater than 110% of the per capita tuition rate for the resident district.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60)
    Sec. 13B-60. Enrollment in program. The provisions set forth in the following Sections preceding Section 13B-65 of this Code govern enrollment in an alternative learning opportunities program.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60.5

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60.5)
    Sec. 13B-60.5. Request for enrollment. A school district that operates an alternative learning opportunities program shall ensure that parents and guardians are aware of the program and the services that the program offers. A student may be enrolled in the program only upon the request of the student or the student's parent or guardian and only after a conference under Section 13B-60.10 of this Code has been held.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60.10

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60.10)
    Sec. 13B-60.10. Parent conference. Before being enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program, the student and each of his or her parents or guardians, and, if the student is in the legal custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department's Office of Education and Transition Services shall receive written notice to attend a conference to determine if the student would benefit from attending an alternative learning opportunities program. The conference must provide all of the information necessary for the student and parent or guardian to make an informed decision regarding enrollment in an alternative learning opportunities program. The conference shall include a discussion of the extent to which the student, if enrolled in the program, may participate in school activities. No student shall be enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program without the consent of the student's parent or guardian.
(Source: P.A. 102-199, eff. 7-1-22.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60.15

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60.15)
    Sec. 13B-60.15. Review of student progress. A school district must regularly review the progress of students enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program to ensure that students may return to the regular school program as soon as appropriate. Upon request of the student's parent or guardian, the school district shall review the student's progress using procedures established by the district. A student shall remain in the program only with the consent of the student's parent or guardian and shall be promptly returned to the regular school program upon the request of the student's parent or guardian.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60.20

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60.20)
    Sec. 13B-60.20. Enrollment of special education students. Any enrollment of a special education student in an alternative learning opportunities program must be done only if included in the student's individualized education plan. The student's individualized education plan must be implemented in the program by appropriately certified personnel.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-60.25

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-60.25)
    Sec. 13B-60.25. Student Success Plan. A Student Success Plan must be developed for each student enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program. The student and his or her parent or guardian must be afforded an opportunity to participate in the development of this Plan.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-65

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-65)
    Sec. 13B-65. Teacher licensure. Teachers with a valid and active elementary, secondary, or special PK-12 Illinois teaching license may teach in an alternative learning opportunities program.
(Source: P.A. 102-894, eff. 5-20-22.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-65.5

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-65.5)
    Sec. 13B-65.5. Alternative learning credentials for teachers. Licensed teachers may receive an endorsement or approval in the area of alternative learning. The State Board shall establish teaching standards in alternative learning that lead to such an endorsement or approval.
(Source: P.A. 102-894, eff. 5-20-22.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-65.10

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-65.10)
    Sec. 13B-65.10. Continuing professional development for teachers. Teachers may receive continuing professional development units, subject to the provisions of Section 13B-65.5 of this Code, for professional development related to alternative learning.
(Source: P.A. 95-793, eff. 1-1-09.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-70

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-70)
    Sec. 13B-70. Truancy and attendance problems. If a student is a chronic or habitual truant as defined in Section 26-2a of this Code or if a child has been ordered to attend school, the school district may consider the student for placement in an alternative learning opportunities program specifically designed to prevent truancy, supplement instruction for students with attendance problems, intervene to decrease chronic truancy, and provide alternatives to high school completion. A program operating pursuant to the truants' alternative and optional education program may contract with a school district or consortium to provide these services.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-75

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-75)
    Sec. 13B-75. Subcontracting. A school district, regional office of education, or public community college may contract with a non-profit or for-profit educational entity for the delivery of services under this Article. All educational entities providing instructional services for eligible students must be recognized by the State Board.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-80

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-80)
    Sec. 13B-80. Student credit. A school district must grant academic credit to a student in an alternative learning opportunities program for work completed at an education provider that is accredited by a regional accrediting body or recognized by the State Board if the student's performance meets district standards.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-85

    (105 ILCS 5/13B-85)
    Sec. 13B-85. High school equivalency testing. A student 16 years of age or over who satisfactorily completes an alternative learning opportunities program in accordance with school district guidelines and the Student Success Plan may take a high school equivalency test.
(Source: P.A. 98-718, eff. 1-1-15.)

105 ILCS 5/Art. 14

 
    (105 ILCS 5/Art. 14 heading)
ARTICLE 14. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES