ENSURING SUCCESS IN SCHOOL House SponsorsRep. Karen A. Yarbrough-Harry Osterman-Cynthia Soto-Kathleen A. Ryg-Rosemary Mulligan, David E. Miller, Deborah L. Graham, Esther Golar, Eddie Washington, Marlow H. Colvin, Linda Chapa LaVia, Elizabeth Hernandez, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Kenneth Dunkin, Mary E. Flowers, Joseph M. Lyons, William Davis, Sidney H. Mathias, Elga L. Jefferies, Elaine Nekritz, Angelo Saviano, Robert Rita, Greg Harris, Gary Hannig, Barbara Flynn Currie, Annazette Collins, Richard T. Bradley, Edward J. Acevedo, Michael P. McAuliffe, Careen M Gordon, Julie Hamos, Daniel J. Burke, Lou Lang, Sara Feigenholtz, Maria Antonia Berrios, Kevin A. McCarthy, Jim Durkin, Robert S. Molaro, Arthur L. Turner, Al Riley, Monique D. Davis, Luis Arroyo, Lisa M. Dugan, Jack D. Franks and Fred Crespo Senate Sponsors(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez-Mattie Hunter-Jacqueline Y. Collins) 8/30/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0558 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.6105 ILCS 5/10-22.6afrom Ch. 122, par. 10-22.6a105 ILCS 5/10-22.39from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.39105 ILCS 5/13A-11105 ILCS 5/Art. 13C heading new105 ILCS 5/13C-1 new105 ILCS 5/13C-5 new105 ILCS 5/13C-10 new105 ILCS 5/13C-15 new105 ILCS 5/13C-20 new105 ILCS 5/13C-25 new105 ILCS 5/13C-30 new105 ILCS 5/13C-35 new105 ILCS 5/14-8.02from Ch. 122, par. 14-8.02105 ILCS 5/26-2afrom Ch. 122, par. 26-2a105 ILCS 5/27A-5 Amends the School Code. Creates the Ensuring Success in School Law to (1) ensure that youth who are parents, expectant parents, or the victims of domestic or sexual violence are identified by schools in a manner respectful of their privacy and safety, treated with dignity and regard, and provided the protection, instruction, and related support services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a high school diploma; (2) ensure that Illinois school-level staff and policymakers understand and are sensitive to the needs and characteristics of such youth; (3) afford protections in a school setting to a population of youth who have historically been stigmatized and discriminated against; and (4) promote best practices in Illinois' schools. Contains provisions concerning confidentiality; the right to attend school; review and revision of policies; and specially trained personnel. Makes other changes in the School Code with respect to parents, expectant parents, and victims of domestic or sexual violence in provisions concerning the suspension and expulsion of pupils, home instruction, in-service training programs, alternative schools within Chicago, an individualized education program for a child with a disability, truants, and charter schools. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Makes changes concerning definitions added by the amendatory Act, including the definition of "parent". Defines "serious health condition" in the Section concerning the provision of courses of instruction for pupils who are unable to attend school. Provides that school districts shall review all existing policies to determine which ones may act as a barrier to the enrollment, reenrollment, attendance, and success in school of any youth who is a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence and shall revise those policies so that they no longer act as a barrier to the enrollment, reenrollment, attendance, and success in school of any youth who is a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence (instead of requiring school districts to review and revise any existing policies that may act as barriers to the enrollment, reenrollment, attendance, and success in school of any youth who is a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence).House Amendment No. 2 In the provisions concerning specially trained personnel, provides for the naming of these persons as "specially trained personnel" and removes certain references to the designation and appointment of specially trained personnel. In the provisions concerning the identification, evaluation, and placement of children with disabilities and the provisions concerning compulsory attendance, provides that a school district may require a student or youth to provide verification that he or she is or has been a victim of domestic or sexual violence only when that person asserts rights on the basis of domestic or sexual violence; sets forth what is acceptable verification. Provides that a student or youth who has provided acceptable verification that he or she is or has been a victim of domestic or sexual violence must not be required to provide any additional verification if the person's efforts to assert rights stem from a claim involving the same perpetrator.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:105 ILCS 5/10-22.6from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.6105 ILCS 5/10-22.6afrom Ch. 122, par. 10-22.6a105 ILCS 5/13A-11105 ILCS 5/Art. 13C heading new105 ILCS 5/13C-1 new105 ILCS 5/13C-5 new105 ILCS 5/13C-10 new105 ILCS 5/13C-15 new105 ILCS 5/13C-20 new105 ILCS 5/13C-25 new105 ILCS 5/13C-30 new105 ILCS 5/13C-35 new105 ILCS 5/14-8.02from Ch. 122, par. 14-8.02105 ILCS 5/26-2afrom Ch. 122, par. 26-2a105 ILCS 5/27A-5Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/2-3.142 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to convene an Ensuring Success in School Task Force to develop policies, procedures, and protocols to be adopted by school districts for addressing the educational and related needs of children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence to ensure their ability to stay in school, stay safe while in school, and successfully complete their education. Sets forth the duties and membership of the task force. Requires the task force to submit a report to the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2009 on its findings, recommendations, and implementation plan. Provides that at least once every 2 years an in-service training program for school personnel who work with pupils must be conducted by persons with expertise in domestic and sexual violence and the needs of expectant and parenting youth. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Removes certain definitions added by the amendatory Act. Adds one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives to the Ensuring Success in School Task Force. 2/20/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 2/20/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/20/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 2/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 2/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 2/22/2007HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 2/23/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan 2/23/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller 2/23/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/7/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/7/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/7/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 014-000-004 3/7/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/7/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/7/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 3/7/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins 3/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 3/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 3/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 3/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 3/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy 3/23/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin 3/23/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro 3/27/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 3/27/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/27/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 3/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/29/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000 3/29/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/29/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 3/29/2007SenateArrive in Senate 3/29/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2007 3/29/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/29/2007SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 4/17/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/18/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/20/2007SenateFirst Reading 4/20/2007SenateReferred to Rules 4/25/2007SenateAssigned to Education 5/2/2007SenateHeld in Education 5/8/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/8/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/9/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education 5/9/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/10/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 009-000-000 5/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2007 5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007 5/17/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/17/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 009-000-000 5/24/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Martinez 5/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2007 5/25/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/25/2007HouseArrived in House 5/25/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,2 5/29/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 5/29/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 5/29/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/30/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007 6/7/2007House3/5 Vote Required 6/7/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 080-019-000 6/7/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 080-019-000 6/7/2007HousePassed Both Houses 7/6/2007HouseSent to the Governor 8/30/2007HouseGovernor Approved 8/30/2007HouseEffective Date August 30, 2007 8/30/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0558