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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the School Code. In provisions requiring a criminal history records check to be performed with regard to applicants for employment with a school district or non-public school and whether those applicants may be employed, makes changes concerning the types of convictions checked for and when those convictions occurred. In provisions concerning the conviction of certain offenses as grounds for revocation of an educator license, changes the definitions of "narcotics offense" and "sex offense". Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 In provisions requiring a criminal history records check to be performed with regard to applicants for employment with a school district or non-public school and whether those applicants may be employed, makes changes concerning the types of convictions checked for and when those convictions occurred. In provisions concerning the conviction of certain offenses as grounds for revocation of an educator license, changes the heading and changes the definitions of "narcotics offense" and "sex offense". Provides that certain narcotics offenses automatically disqualify an individual for a period of 5 years following the completion of the probationary sentence or release from incarceration, after which point the individual's conviction history is reviewable.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. In provisions requiring a criminal history records check to be performed with regard to applicants for employment with a school district or non-public school, provides that a conviction for a felony more than 7 years prior to application for employment with the school district or non-public school, other than certain enumerated offenses, must not, in and of itself, be an automatic bar to employment. Provides that a conviction for a felony less than 7 years prior to employment, other than those certain enumerated offenses, is reviewable by the employer in accordance with its stated policy. Makes changes to provisions relating to the conviction of certain offenses as grounds for revocation of an educator license, including changing the definitions of terms and providing for disqualification for employment and licensure. Changes a reference to a repealed Section of the School Code. Effective immediately.
Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends making numerous changes in the language in the enrolled bill modifying the standards for determining the eligibility of certain persons convicted of certain felonies for licensure or employment under the School Code. (Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/21B-15)
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