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 Bill Status of SB1731  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. David Koehler - Ram Villivalam - Kimberly A. Lightford - Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Christopher Belt, Julie A. Morrison, Laura M. Murphy, Toi W. Hutchinson, Antonio Muñoz and Martin A. Sandoval

House Sponsors
(Rep. Maurice A. West, II - Jonathan Carroll - Celina Villanueva - Karina Villa - Yehiel M. Kalish, LaToya Greenwood, Michael D. Unes, Aaron M. Ortiz, Deanne M. Mazzochi, Deb Conroy, Michelle Mussman, Carol Ammons, Nicholas K. Smith, Martin J. Moylan and Frances Ann Hurley)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0350

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-22.39
105 ILCS 5/34-18.7from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.7


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. With regard to the in-service training program on the warning signs of mental illness and suicidal behavior in youth, provides that the program must utilize evidence-based training that educates the participants on (i) recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders, including common psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major clinical depression, and anxiety disorders and common substance use disorders such as opioids and alcohol, (ii) providing referrals to mental health or substance use disorder services or other support to individuals in the early stages of developing a mental illness or substance use disorder, recommending resources available in the community for individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder, and recommending any other relevant resources, and (iii) ensuring the safe de-escalation of crisis situations involving individuals with a mental illness. Provides that a school district may utilize the Mental Health First Aid training program to provide the training.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. With regard to the in-service training program on the warning signs of mental illness and suicidal behavior in youth, provides that a school district may utilize the Illinois Mental Health First Aid training program, established under the Illinois Mental Health First Aid Training Act and administered by certified instructors trained by a national association recognized as an authority in behavioral health, to provide the training. Provides that if licensed school personnel or an administrator obtains mental health first aid training outside of an in-service training program, he or she may present a certificate of successful completion of the training to the school district to satisfy the training requirements.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/27/2019SenateAssigned to Education
  3/6/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  3/12/2019SenateDo Pass Education; 015-000-000
  3/12/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2019
  3/14/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  3/19/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  3/27/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  3/29/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  4/1/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
  4/4/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  4/4/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
  4/5/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  4/5/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/5/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  4/9/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
  4/9/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 010-000-000
  4/10/2019SenateSecond Reading
  4/10/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
  4/10/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2019
  4/12/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
  4/12/2019HouseArrived in House
  4/12/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/12/2019HouseFirst Reading
  4/12/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/30/2019HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Celina Villanueva
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  5/3/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  5/3/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  5/7/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  5/8/2019HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School; 007-000-000
  5/9/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  5/23/2019SenatePassed Both Houses
  5/23/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  6/21/2019SenateSent to the Governor
  8/9/2019SenateGovernor Approved
  8/9/2019SenateEffective Date January 1, 2020
  8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0350

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