Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4770

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that Department of Juvenile Justice personnel who are hired by the Department and who participate or assist in the rehabilitative and vocational training of delinquent youths, supervise the daily activities involving direct and continuing responsibility for the youth's security, welfare and development, or participate in the personal rehabilitation of delinquent youth by training, supervising, and assisting lower level personnel who perform these duties must be over the age of 21 and have a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or a closely related social science or other bachelor's or advanced degree with at least 2 years' experience in the field of juvenile matters. Provides that the Department of Juvenile Justice shall by certified mail and telephone or electronic message (deletes return receipt requested) notify the parent, guardian or nearest relative of any person committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice of his or her physical location and any change thereof.

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