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IL HB4803
Bill
Status
2/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Parkhurst
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AI Summary
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Amends the Children and Family Services Act by adding Section 5.06 to address education continuity for youth in residential treatment facilities.
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Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to update its records on the date a youth is initially admitted to a residential treatment facility, listing the facility's address as the youth's official address.
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Ensures youth in care are eligible to receive education services from the school district where the residential treatment facility is located, including remote educational programs defined in the School Code.
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Applies when a youth is held in a residential treatment facility beyond medical necessity to prevent interruption of their education.
Legislative Description
DCFS-YOUTH IN CARE-EDUCATION
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6/23/2020