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IL HB1310
Bill
Status
2/13/2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert Biggins
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AI Summary
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Amends the Safe Schools Law to expand the definition of "disruptive student" to include students against whom juvenile or criminal proceedings alleging felony commission are pending, in addition to suspension or expulsion eligible students in grades 6-12.
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Allows students facing pending felony charges to be immediately transferred to an alternative program without requiring the standard suspension or expulsion disciplinary process first.
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Requires school districts and alternative programs to develop an alternative education plan within the earliest time following transfer, including plan duration, academic and behavioral components, and progress review methods.
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Mandates that parent or guardian be invited to the alternative education plan meeting and given opportunity to object to student's return to regular education, with disputes resolved through regional superintendent hearing.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
SCH CD-ALT SCH-FELONY CHARGE
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2009