SCH CD-CONFLICT RESOLUTION House SponsorsRep. Constance A. Howard 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/27-23.430 ILCS 805/8.34 new Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning violence prevention and conflict resolution education, changes language to provide that school districts shall provide for a period of not less than 3 weeks per calendar year on instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution education for grades 6 through 12 (rather than grades 4 through 12) and may include the instruction in the social studies courses of study. Provides that school districts must provide in-service instruction for teachers to assist them in implementing the program. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt rules necessary for administration of the program. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that school districts shall provide for a period of not less than 3 weeks per calendar year on instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution education for grades 4 through 12 (rather than grades 6 through 12). 2/4/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Constance A. Howard 2/5/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/10/2010HouseRecommends Do Pass as Amended Subcommittee/ Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 001-004-000; LOST 3/10/2010HouseRemains in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die