SB0696 Summary

• Allows minors under 16 to submit employment certificate applications remotely, rather than requiring in-person submission, if the issuing officer determines remote application is appropriate.

• Parent, guardian, or custodian must accompany the minor in the application process whether applying in person or remotely.

• Replaces "City or County Superintendent of Schools" with "Regional or District Superintendent of Schools" as the authority to issue employment certificates for theatrical, musical, and media productions involving minors.

• Adds definitions for "District Superintendent of Schools," "Duly authorized agent," and "Regional Superintendent of Schools" under the Child Labor Law.

• Establishes requirements in Illinois Municipal Code for workers performing portable audiovisual rigging at permitted special events to hold valid rigging certification from the Entertainment Services and Technology Association.