SCH CD-SPEC ED REIMBURS-TEACHR House SponsorsRep. Michael K. Smith-Thomas Holbrook-Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.-Patrick J. Verschoore-Daniel V. Beiser Senate Sponsors(Sen. Deanna Demuzio) 8/11/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0257 105 ILCS 5/14-13.01from Ch. 122, par. 14-13.01 Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. With respect to the special education personnel reimbursement to school districts, provides that the reimbursement is for staff working on behalf of certain children (instead of for those children), for certificated employees who work with or on behalf of students with disabilities full time (instead of teachers, professional workers, directors, and school psychologists), and for non-certified employees (instead of necessary non-certified employees). Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/14-1.10from Ch. 122, par. 14-1.10Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides for a definition of "qualified worker" instead of "professional worker". In a Section concerning State reimbursement for personnel and transportation, makes changes concerning reimbursement for staff working on behalf of children who have not been identified as eligible for special education and for eligible children with physical disabilities, including eligible children in hospital or home instruction. Sets forth requirements in order to qualify for home or hospital instruction. Requires the State Board of Education to establish rules governing the required qualifications of staff providing home or hospital instruction. Makes changes concerning reimbursement for the cost of transportation, including changing the amount from 4/5 of the cost to 80% of the cost. Makes changes with respect to reimbursement for each qualified worker, for the director, and for non-certified employees. Removes provisions concerning reimbursement for each school psychologist and each qualified teacher working in a program for children of preschool age who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Effective immediately. 2/11/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith 2/11/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/11/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/18/2009HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/11/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 020-000-000 3/12/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/24/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. 3/24/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 3/24/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/24/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/25/2009SenateArrive in Senate 3/25/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 26, 2009 3/26/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 3/30/2009SenateFirst Reading 3/30/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 4/15/2009SenateAssigned to Education 4/22/2009SenateDo Pass Education; 008-000-000 4/22/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 23, 2009 5/12/2009SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2009 5/14/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/14/2009HousePassed Both Houses 6/12/2009HouseSent to the Governor 8/11/2009HouseGovernor Approved 8/11/2009HouseEffective Date August 11, 2009 8/11/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0257