Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for EO2124

Contains a preamble concerning COVID-19 and other matters. Pursuant to the Illinois Constitution and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, orders the following effective immediately: Defines terms. Provides that all schools must: (i) exclude any student or school personnel who is a confirmed case or probable case for a minimum of 10 days following the onset date if symptomatic or date of test if asymptomatic, or as otherwise directed by the school's local health authority; (ii) exclude any student or school personnel who is a close contact for a minimum of 14 days or as otherwise directed by the school's local health authority, which may recommend options such as exclusion for 10 days or 7 days with a negative test result on day 6 (with a specified alternative); and (iii) exclude any student or school personnel for a minimum of 10 days who exhibit symptoms until they are fever free for 24 hours and until 48 hours after diarrhea or vomiting have ceased. Provides that all schools shall make remote instruction available, consistent with specified requirements, for students Excluded from in-person instruction under this Executive Order. Authorizes State agencies to promulgate emergency rules to effectuate this Executive Order and aid in its implementation. Provides that nothing in this Executive Order prohibits a local health authority from (i) issuing orders for isolation or quarantine under the Department of Public Health Act and rules implementing that Act or (ii) requiring schools to take more stringent measures than described in this Executive Order. Provides that the provisions of this Executive Order are severable. Provides that this Executive Order supersedes any contrary provision of any other prior Executive Order, and any provisions that are not contrary to those in this Executive Order shall remain in full force and effect.

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