Bill Status of SB2387  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Fine

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2405/1bfrom Ch. 23, par. 3432
20 ILCS 2405/3from Ch. 23, par. 3434
20 ILCS 2405/5from Ch. 23, par. 3436
20 ILCS 2405/5afrom Ch. 23, par. 3437
20 ILCS 2405/9from Ch. 23, par. 3440
20 ILCS 2405/12afrom Ch. 23, par. 3443a
20 ILCS 2405/13afrom Ch. 23, par. 3444a
20 ILCS 2405/12 rep.
20 ILCS 2407/Art. 4 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall prescribe and supervise such courses of vocational training and provide such other services as may be necessary for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with one or more disabilities. Requires the Department to cooperate with State and local school authorities and other recognized agencies engaged in vocational rehabilitation services; and to cooperate with the Illinois State Board of Education and other specified entities regarding the education (rather than care and education) of children with one or more disabilities. Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Governor on the programs, activities, and funding dedicated to vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and other community services and supports. Requires the Statewide Independent Living Council (Council) to develop a State Plan for Independent Living. Removes a provision that gives the Council the authority to appoint jointly with the vocational rehabilitation administrator a peer review committee to consider and make recommendations for grants to eligible centers for independent living. Makes changes to provisions concerning grants awards to eligible centers for independent living; periodic reviews conducted on those centers for independent living; and other matters. Repeals provisions regarding community services for persons with visual disabilities at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education. Amends the Disabilities Services Act of 2003. Repeals provisions regarding the operation of a Rapid Reintegration Pilot Program by the Department of Human Services.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/26/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  2/26/2021SenateFirst Reading
  2/26/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die