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IL HB4803

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Parkhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Children and Family Services Act by adding Section 5.06 to address education continuity for youth in residential treatment facilities.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Adoption & Child Welfare2/25/2020
Rules2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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