SB 1764 Summary

• Requires school districts to notify the State Board of Education within 10 days of dismissing or not reemploying a probationary or career teacher for criminal sexual activity or sexual misconduct.

• Requires school districts to notify the State Board of Education within 30 days of dismissing or resigning a teacher while under investigation for sexual misconduct or for reasons outlined in Section 3-104.

• Directs the State Board of Education to keep all notification records confidential.

• Authorizes the State Board of Education to suspend or revoke a teacher's certificate to teach if grounds exist under the statute or board rules, provided the teacher receives notice and a hearing opportunity under the Administrative Procedures Act.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2014, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.