Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 2213 — SCH CD-DOMESTIC/SEX VIOLENCE

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Summary

Provides that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or the victims of domestic or sexual violence are identified by schools in a manner respectful of their privacy and safety; treated with dignity and regard; and provided the protection, instruction, and related support services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a high school diploma. Amends the School Code and the Illinois School Student Records Act to make changes concerning definitions, the transfer of students, the suspension or expulsion of pupils, home instruction, the review and revision of policies, confidentiality, ombudspersons, accommodations and services, alternative public schools, compulsory school attendance, charter schools, and the right to inspect and copy school student permanent and temporary records. Effective immediately.

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The latest version of HB 2213 introduces new provisions that focus on protecting the rights and privacy of children and youth who are parents or expectant parents, as well as those who are victims of domestic or sexual violence. This change is important as it ensures that these vulnerable students will be identified by schools in a way that respects their privacy and safety. Ultimately, the aim is to create a more supportive educational environment for these young individuals.

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*LRB09807459NHT37527b* HB2213 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2014 HB2213 by Rep.
HB2213 Engrossed LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b AN ACT concerning education.
La Shawn K.
Ford SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/1-3 from Ch.
122, par.
1-3 ILCS 5/10-21.3a ILCS 5/10-22.6 from Ch.
122, par.
10-22.6 ILCS 5/10-22.6a from Ch.
122, par.
10-22.6a ILCS 5/10-30 new ILCS 5/10-35 new ILCS 5/10-40 new ILCS 5/10-45 new ILCS 5/13A-11 ILCS 5/26-2a from Ch.
122, par.
26-2a ILCS 5/27A-5 ILCS 5/34-18.24 ILCS 10/5 from Ch.
122, par.
50-5 Provides that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or the victims of domestic or sexual violence are identified by schools in a manner respectful of their privacy and safety;
treated with dignity and regard;
and provided the protection, instruction, and related support services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a high school diploma.
Amends the School Code and the Illinois School Student Records Act to make changes concerning definitions, the transfer of students, the suspension or expulsion of pupils, home instruction, the review and revision of policies, confidentiality, ombudspersons, accommodations and services, alternative public schools, compulsory school attendance, charter schools, and the right to inspect and copy school student permanent and temporary records.
Effective immediately.
LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB2213 LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b AN ACT concerning education.
HB2213 - 2 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b "School board" means the governing body of any district created or operating under authority of this Act, including board of school directors and board of education.
HB2213 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b "School board" means the governing body of any district created or operating under authority of this Act, including board of school directors and board of education.
Domestic or sexual violence exists regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a HB2213 - 3 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or has been issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event.
Domestic or sexual violence exists regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a HB2213 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or has been issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event.
(4) Documentation from a lawyer, clergy person, HB2213 - 4 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b medical professional, or other professional from whom the youth sought domestic or sexual violence services or advice.
(4) Documentation from a lawyer, clergy person, HB2213 Engrossed - 4 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b medical professional, or other professional from whom the youth sought domestic or sexual violence services or advice.
This applies to all schools and school districts, including special HB2213 - 5 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b charter districts and districts organized under Article 33 or 34 of this Code.
This applies to all schools and school districts, including special HB2213 Engrossed - 5 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b charter districts and districts organized under Article 33 or 34 of this Code.
"Expectant parent" means a student who is pregnant or a student who intends to act as a parent and seeks services for HB2213 - 6 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b teen parents and who has not yet received a diploma for completion of secondary education, as defined in Section 22-22 of this Code.
"Expectant parent" means a student who is pregnant or a student who intends to act as a parent and seeks services for HB2213 Engrossed - 6 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b teen parents and who has not yet received a diploma for completion of secondary education, as defined in Section 22-22 of this Code.
"School", for purposes of provisions of this Code relating to children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or HB2213 - 7 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b victims of domestic or sexual violence, means without limitation (i) a public or State-operated elementary or secondary school;
"School", for purposes of provisions of this Code relating to children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or HB2213 Engrossed - 7 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b victims of domestic or sexual violence, means without limitation (i) a public or State-operated elementary or secondary school;
"Serious health condition" means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves HB2213 - 8 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
"Serious health condition" means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves HB2213 Engrossed - 8 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or continuing treatment by a health care provider.
The individual is a "victim" of domestic or sexual violence regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the HB2213 - 9 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or has been issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event.
The individual is a "victim" of domestic or sexual violence regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the HB2213 Engrossed - 9 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or has been issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event.
Any request by a parent or guardian to transfer his or her child from one attendance HB2213 - 10 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b center to another within the school district pursuant to Section 1116 of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
Any request by a parent or guardian to transfer his or her child from one attendance HB2213 Engrossed - 10 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b center to another within the school district pursuant to Section 1116 of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
(b) Each school board shall establish and implement a policy governing the transfer of students within a school HB2213 - 11 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b district from a persistently dangerous school to another public school in that district that is not deemed to be persistently dangerous.
(b) Each school board shall establish and implement a policy governing the transfer of students within a school HB2213 Engrossed - 11 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b district from a persistently dangerous school to another public school in that district that is not deemed to be persistently dangerous.
A student who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the student's perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted, or whether the domestic or sexual violence occurred on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event, shall be permitted to transfer schools immediately and as needed, including to a school in another HB2213 - 12 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b school district, if the student's continued attendance at a particular school facility or location poses a risk to his or her mental or physical well-being or safety.
A student who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the student's perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted, or whether the domestic or sexual violence occurred on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event, shall be permitted to transfer schools immediately and as needed, including to a school in another HB2213 Engrossed - 12 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b school district, if the student's continued attendance at a particular school facility or location poses a risk to his or her mental or physical well-being or safety.
(a) To expel pupils guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct, including gross disobedience or misconduct perpetuated by electronic means, and no action shall lie HB2213 - 13 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b against them for such expulsion.
(a) To expel pupils guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct, including gross disobedience or misconduct perpetuated by electronic means, and no action shall lie HB2213 Engrossed - 13 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b against them for such expulsion.
The board may by policy authorize the superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to suspend pupils HB2213 - 14 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b guilty of such acts for a period not to exceed 10 school days.
The board may by policy authorize the superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to suspend pupils HB2213 Engrossed - 14 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b guilty of such acts for a period not to exceed 10 school days.
(b-5) In all suspension and expulsion proceedings, a HB2213 - 15 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b student may raise his or her status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, which shall be considered as a mitigating factor in determining whether to suspend or expel a student or in deciding the nature or severity of the disciplinary action at any time throughout the proceedings.
(b-5) In all suspension and expulsion proceedings, a HB2213 Engrossed - 15 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b student may raise his or her status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, which shall be considered as a mitigating factor in determining whether to suspend or expel a student or in deciding the nature or severity of the disciplinary action at any time throughout the proceedings.
This subsection (b-5) applies to all schools and school districts, including special charter districts and districts organized under Article 33 or 34 of HB2213 - 16 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b this Code.
This subsection (b-5) applies to all schools and school districts, including special charter districts and districts organized under Article 33 or 34 of HB2213 Engrossed - 16 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b this Code.
The expulsion HB2213 - 17 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b requirement under this subdivision (2) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis.
The expulsion HB2213 Engrossed - 17 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b requirement under this subdivision (2) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis.
(d-5) The board may suspend or by regulation authorize the superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to suspend a student for a period not to exceed 10 school days or may expel a student for a definite period of time not to exceed 2 calendar years, as determined on a case by case basis, if (i) that student has been determined to have made an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, a student, or any school-related personnel, (ii) the Internet website through which the threat was made is a site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was made, and (iii) the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of the threatened individual because of his HB2213 - 18 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b or her duties or employment status or status as a student inside the school.
(d-5) The board may suspend or by regulation authorize the superintendent of the district or the principal, assistant principal, or dean of students of any school to suspend a student for a period not to exceed 10 school days or may expel a student for a definite period of time not to exceed 2 calendar years, as determined on a case by case basis, if (i) that student has been determined to have made an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, a student, or any school-related personnel, (ii) the Internet website through which the threat was made is a site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was made, and (iii) the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of the threatened individual because of his HB2213 Engrossed - 18 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b or her duties or employment status or status as a student inside the school.
School authorities may also HB2213 - 19 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b turn over such evidence to law enforcement authorities.
School authorities may also HB2213 Engrossed - 19 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b turn over such evidence to law enforcement authorities.
HB2213 - 20 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (h) If a pupil is faced with either (i) suspension from school due to gross disobedience or misconduct or suspension from riding a school bus due to gross disobedience or misconduct on the school bus as provided in this Section or (ii) expulsion due to gross disobedience or misconduct as provided in this Section and if there is a relationship between the behavior that gives rise to the suspension or expulsion proceedings and the pupil's status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, then the suspension or expulsion requirement may be modified by the district superintendent on a case-by-case basis.
HB2213 Engrossed - 20 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (h) If a pupil is faced with either (i) suspension from school due to gross disobedience or misconduct or suspension from riding a school bus due to gross disobedience or misconduct on the school bus as provided in this Section or (ii) expulsion due to gross disobedience or misconduct as provided in this Section and if there is a relationship between the behavior that gives rise to the suspension or expulsion proceedings and the pupil's status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, then the suspension or expulsion requirement may be modified by the district superintendent on a case-by-case basis.
Such instruction shall be provided to the pupil (1) HB2213 - 21 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b before the birth of the child when the pupil's health care provider physician has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction, and (2) for up to 3 months following the birth of the child or a miscarriage, (3) to care for the pupil's ill child when the child's health care provider has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil's child has a serious health condition, that the pupil is needed to provide care to this child, and that alternative care for the child that is adequate and affordable is unavailable, or (4) to treat physical or mental health complications or address safety concerns arising from domestic or sexual violence when the pupil's domestic or sexual violence organization or health care provider has indicated to the school or school district, in writing, that such care is needed and will cause an absence for 2 or more consecutive weeks of school.
Such instruction shall be provided to the pupil (1) HB2213 Engrossed - 21 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b before the birth of the child when the pupil's health care provider physician has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction, and (2) for up to 3 months following the birth of the child or a miscarriage, (3) to care for the pupil's ill child when the child's health care provider has indicated to the district, in writing, that the pupil's child has a serious health condition, that the pupil is needed to provide care to this child, and that alternative care for the child that is adequate and affordable is unavailable, or (4) to treat physical or mental health complications or address safety concerns arising from domestic or sexual violence when the pupil's domestic or sexual violence organization or health care provider has indicated to the school or school district, in writing, that such care is needed and will cause an absence for 2 or more consecutive weeks of school.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if a pupil is unable to attend regular classes because of the reasons set forth in this Section and if the pupil has participated in instruction under this Section that is administered by the school or school district, then the pupil must not be penalized for grading purposes nor be denied course completion, a return HB2213 - 22 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b to regular classroom instruction, grade level advancement, or graduation solely on the basis of the pupil's participation in instruction under this Section or the pupil's absence from the regular education program during the period of instruction under this Section.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if a pupil is unable to attend regular classes because of the reasons set forth in this Section and if the pupil has participated in instruction under this Section that is administered by the school or school district, then the pupil must not be penalized for grading purposes nor be denied course completion, a return HB2213 Engrossed - 22 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b to regular classroom instruction, grade level advancement, or graduation solely on the basis of the pupil's participation in instruction under this Section or the pupil's absence from the regular education program during the period of instruction under this Section.
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School districts shall confer HB2213 - 23 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b with persons with expertise in youth who are parents and expectant parents and with persons with expertise in youth who are victims of domestic and sexual violence, including domestic and sexual violence organizations, in the review and revision of existing policies and procedures and the adoption and implementation of new policies and procedures, including those related to confidentiality, parental involvement, and a youth's health or safety-related concerns in connection with notifying a parent or guardian;
School districts shall confer HB2213 Engrossed - 23 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b with persons with expertise in youth who are parents and expectant parents and with persons with expertise in youth who are victims of domestic and sexual violence, including domestic and sexual violence organizations, in the review and revision of existing policies and procedures and the adoption and implementation of new policies and procedures, including those related to confidentiality, parental involvement, and a youth's health or safety-related concerns in connection with notifying a parent or guardian;
School districts shall adopt and implement a policy and protocol to ensure that all information concerning a youth's status and related experiences as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence provided to the school or school district or its employees or agents pursuant to this Code or otherwise, including a statement of the youth or any other HB2213 - 24 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b documentation, record, or corroborating evidence and the fact that the youth has requested or obtained assistance, accommodations, or services pursuant to this Code, shall be retained in the strictest confidence by the school or school district or its employees or agents and shall not be disclosed to any other individual, including any other employee, except to the extent that disclosure is (i) requested or consented to in writing by the youth or the youth's parent or guardian, if it is safe to obtain written consent of the youth's parent or guardian, or (ii) otherwise required by applicable federal or State law.
School districts shall adopt and implement a policy and protocol to ensure that all information concerning a youth's status and related experiences as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence provided to the school or school district or its employees or agents pursuant to this Code or otherwise, including a statement of the youth or any other HB2213 Engrossed - 24 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b documentation, record, or corroborating evidence and the fact that the youth has requested or obtained assistance, accommodations, or services pursuant to this Code, shall be retained in the strictest confidence by the school or school district or its employees or agents and shall not be disclosed to any other individual, including any other employee, except to the extent that disclosure is (i) requested or consented to in writing by the youth or the youth's parent or guardian, if it is safe to obtain written consent of the youth's parent or guardian, or (ii) otherwise required by applicable federal or State law.
In the case of domestic or sexual violence, the person HB2213 - 25 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b named to be the perpetrator, the perpetrator's family, or any other person named by the youth or named by the youth's parent or guardian to be unsafe to contact must not be contacted to verify the abuse.
In the case of domestic or sexual violence, the person HB2213 Engrossed - 25 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b named to be the perpetrator, the perpetrator's family, or any other person named by the youth or named by the youth's parent or guardian to be unsafe to contact must not be contacted to verify the abuse.
Designated or appointed staff shall be responsible for, HB2213 - 26 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b without limitation, all of the following activities:
Designated or appointed staff shall be responsible for, HB2213 Engrossed - 26 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b without limitation, all of the following activities:
(b) Designated or appointed staff shall (i) be trained to understand, provide information and referrals, and address issues pertaining to youth who are parents, expectant parents, HB2213 - 27 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b or victims of domestic or sexual violence, including the theories and dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, the necessity for confidentiality and the law, policy, procedures, and protocols implementing confidentiality, and the notification of such youth's parent or guardian regarding the youth's status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence or the enforcement of such youth's rights under this Code when such notice of the youth's status or the involvement of such youth's parent or guardian may put the health or safety of the youth at risk;
(b) Designated or appointed staff shall (i) be trained to understand, provide information and referrals, and address issues pertaining to youth who are parents, expectant parents, HB2213 Engrossed - 27 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b or victims of domestic or sexual violence, including the theories and dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, the necessity for confidentiality and the law, policy, procedures, and protocols implementing confidentiality, and the notification of such youth's parent or guardian regarding the youth's status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence or the enforcement of such youth's rights under this Code when such notice of the youth's status or the involvement of such youth's parent or guardian may put the health or safety of the youth at risk;
In those instances where a HB2213 - 28 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b collective bargaining agreement, which either fully or partially prevents full implementation of this Section, expires after April 1, 2014, school districts shall designate or appoint and train all ombudspersons, who shall implement the duties described in this Section no later than the effective date of the new collective bargaining agreement that immediately succeeds the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time this Section becomes effective.
In those instances where a HB2213 Engrossed - 28 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b collective bargaining agreement, which either fully or partially prevents full implementation of this Section, expires after April 1, 2014, school districts shall designate or appoint and train all ombudspersons, who shall implement the duties described in this Section no later than the effective date of the new collective bargaining agreement that immediately succeeds the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time this Section becomes effective.
Victims of domestic or sexual violence shall have access to these accommodations and services regardless of when or where the violence for which they are seeking HB2213 - 29 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b accommodations or services occurred.
Victims of domestic or sexual violence shall have access to these accommodations and services regardless of when or where the violence for which they are seeking HB2213 Engrossed - 29 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b accommodations or services occurred.
Schools and school districts may either provide education or support services directly or may collaborate with public or private State, local, or HB2213 - 30 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b community-based organizations or agencies that provide these services.
Schools and school districts may either provide education or support services directly or may collaborate with public or private State, local, or HB2213 Engrossed - 30 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b community-based organizations or agencies that provide these services.
School districts shall adopt written policies and HB2213 - 31 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b procedures for waiver of such fees in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
School districts shall adopt written policies and HB2213 Engrossed - 31 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b procedures for waiver of such fees in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
No adverse or prejudicial effects may result to any youth because of his or her availing himself or herself of or declining the provisions HB2213 - 32 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b of this Section.
No adverse or prejudicial effects may result to any youth because of his or her availing himself or herself of or declining the provisions HB2213 Engrossed - 32 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b of this Section.
(7) Sections 2-3.25a through 2-3.25j of the School HB2213 - 33 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b Code;
(7) Sections 2-3.25a through 2-3.25j of the School HB2213 Engrossed - 33 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b Code;
"Valid cause" for absence shall be illness, attendance at pregnancy-related medical appointments, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, fulfillment of the student's parenting responsibilities (including, but not limited to, arranging and providing child care, caring for the student's sick child, and attending medical appointments for the student's child), or addressing circumstances resulting from domestic or sexual violence (including, but not limited to, experiencing domestic or sexual violence, recovering from physical or psychological injuries, seeking medical attention, seeking services from a domestic or sexual victim services organization, seeking psychological or other counseling, participating in safety planning, temporarily or permanently relocating, seeking legal assistance or remedies, or taking other actions to increase the HB2213 - 34 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b safety or health of the student or to protect the student from future domestic or sexual violence) and shall include such other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the board of education in each district, or such other circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent or the student for the safety or health of the student.
"Valid cause" for absence shall be illness, attendance at pregnancy-related medical appointments, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, fulfillment of the student's parenting responsibilities (including, but not limited to, arranging and providing child care, caring for the student's sick child, and attending medical appointments for the student's child), or addressing circumstances resulting from domestic or sexual violence (including, but not limited to, experiencing domestic or sexual violence, recovering from physical or psychological injuries, seeking medical attention, seeking services from a domestic or sexual victim services organization, seeking psychological or other counseling, participating in safety planning, temporarily or permanently relocating, seeking legal assistance or remedies, or taking other actions to increase the HB2213 Engrossed - 34 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b safety or health of the student or to protect the student from future domestic or sexual violence) and shall include such other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the board of education in each district, or such other circumstances which cause reasonable concern to the parent or the student for the safety or health of the student.
"Religion" for the purposes of this Article, includes all HB2213 - 35 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief.
"Religion" for the purposes of this Article, includes all HB2213 Engrossed - 35 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief.
The governing body of a charter school HB2213 - 36 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b shall be subject to the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
The governing body of a charter school HB2213 Engrossed - 36 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b shall be subject to the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
(1) Sections 10-21.9 and 34-18.5 of the School Code regarding criminal history records checks and checks of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Statewide Murderer and HB2213 - 37 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b Violent Offender Against Youth Database of applicants for employment;
(1) Sections 10-21.9 and 34-18.5 of the School Code regarding criminal history records checks and checks of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and Statewide Murderer and HB2213 Engrossed - 37 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b Violent Offender Against Youth Database of applicants for employment;
(i) the use of a school building and grounds or any other real property or facilities that the charter school desires to use or convert HB2213 - 38 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b for use as a charter school site, (ii) the operation and maintenance thereof, and (iii) the provision of any service, activity, or undertaking that the charter school is required to perform in order to carry out the terms of its charter.
(i) the use of a school building and grounds or any other real property or facilities that the charter school desires to use or convert HB2213 Engrossed - 38 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b for use as a charter school site, (ii) the operation and maintenance thereof, and (iii) the provision of any service, activity, or undertaking that the charter school is required to perform in order to carry out the terms of its charter.
However, all other costs for the operation and maintenance of school district HB2213 - 39 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b facilities that are used by the charter school shall be subject to negotiation between the charter school and the local school board and shall be set forth in the charter.
However, all other costs for the operation and maintenance of school district HB2213 Engrossed - 39 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b facilities that are used by the charter school shall be subject to negotiation between the charter school and the local school board and shall be set forth in the charter.
A student may not transfer to any of the following attendance centers, except by change in HB2213 - 40 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b residence if the policy authorizes enrollment based on residence in an attendance area or unless approved by the board on an individual basis:
A student may not transfer to any of the following attendance centers, except by change in HB2213 Engrossed - 40 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b residence if the policy authorizes enrollment based on residence in an attendance area or unless approved by the board on an individual basis:
HB2213 - 41 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (1) Have greater than 3% of the students enrolled in the attendance center expelled for violence-related conduct.
HB2213 Engrossed - 41 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (1) Have greater than 3% of the students enrolled in the attendance center expelled for violence-related conduct.
A student who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the student's perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event, shall be permitted to transfer schools immediately and as needed, including to another school district, if the student's continued attendance at a particular HB2213 - 42 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b school facility or location poses a risk to his or her mental or physical well-being or safety.
A student who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred, whether or not the domestic or sexual violence is the subject of a criminal investigation or the student's perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted of a crime, whether or not an order of protection or a no-contact order is pending before or issued by a court, and whether or not any domestic or sexual violence took place on school grounds during regular school hours or during a school-sponsored event, shall be permitted to transfer schools immediately and as needed, including to another school district, if the student's continued attendance at a particular HB2213 Engrossed - 42 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b school facility or location poses a risk to his or her mental or physical well-being or safety.
All HB2213 - 43 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b information concerning a student's status and related experiences as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, including a statement of the student or any other documentation, record, or corroborating evidence and the fact that the student has requested or obtained assistance, accommodations, or services related to that status, shall be retained in the strictest confidence.
All HB2213 Engrossed - 43 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b information concerning a student's status and related experiences as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, including a statement of the student or any other documentation, record, or corroborating evidence and the fact that the student has requested or obtained assistance, accommodations, or services related to that status, shall be retained in the strictest confidence.
If a school's principal or person with like responsibilities or his designee has knowledge of such order of HB2213 - 44 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b protection, the school shall prohibit access or inspection of the student's school records by such person.
If a school's principal or person with like responsibilities or his designee has knowledge of such order of HB2213 Engrossed - 44 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b protection, the school shall prohibit access or inspection of the student's school records by such person.
HB2213 - 45 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (e) Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall make available to a parent or student confidential letters and statements of recommendation furnished in connection with applications for employment to a post-secondary educational institution or the receipt of an honor or honorary recognition, provided such letters and statements are not used for purposes other than those for which they were specifically intended, and (1) were placed in a school student record prior to January 1, 1975;
HB2213 Engrossed - 45 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b (e) Nothing contained in this Section 5 shall make available to a parent or student confidential letters and statements of recommendation furnished in connection with applications for employment to a post-secondary educational institution or the receipt of an honor or honorary recognition, provided such letters and statements are not used for purposes other than those for which they were specifically intended, and (1) were placed in a school student record prior to January 1, 1975;
or (3) Information which is communicated by a student, HB2213 - 46 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b parent, or guardian to a law enforcement professional working in the school, except as provided by court order.
or (3) Information which is communicated by a student, HB2213 Engrossed - 46 - LRB098 07459 NHT 37527 b parent, or guardian to a law enforcement professional working in the school, except as provided by court order.
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Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Session Sine Die

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading December 3, 2014

  4. Second Reading

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As December 4, 2014

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

  7. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  8. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2014

  13. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Re-referred to Assignments; 3-9(b)

  15. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  16. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Education

  17. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  18. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  21. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2013

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013

  23. Do Pass Education; 009-004-000

  24. Postponed - Education

  25. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  26. Assigned to Education

  27. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  28. Referred to Assignments

  29. First Reading

  30. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  32. Arrive in Senate

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  35. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-033-000

  36. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rita Mayfield

  37. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Derrick Smith

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  42. Second Reading - Short Debate

  43. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  44. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 009-000-001

  45. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler

  46. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Monique D. Davis

  47. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  49. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  50. Referred to Rules Committee

  51. First Reading

  52. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

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Not signed on (182)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 76 Yea · 33 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 502807
Republican 4400
Democrat 22102
Total 763309
% of votes cast 64%28%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Nay
Brown — Nay
McAsey — Yea
Moffitt — Nay
Fortner — Not Voting
Franks — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hays — Nay
Ives — Nay
Jackson — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Nekritz — Nay
Lang — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Mell — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Pihos — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Soto — Yea
Williams — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Jones — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Nay
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Willis — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Sullivan — Nay
Zalewski — Yea
Harris, David — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Cloonen — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Costello — Yea
Cross — Nay
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Drury — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Nay
Harms — Nay
Hatcher — Nay
Hurley — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Wheeler — Not Voting
Pritchard — Nay
Smiddy — Not Voting
Demmer — Nay
Flowers — Not Voting
Kay — Nay
Osmond — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Roth — Yea
Sacia — Nay
Sandack — Nay
Schmitz — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2213 do?
Provides that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that children and youth who are parents, expectant parents, or the victims of domestic or sexual violence are identified by schools in a manner respectful of their privacy and safety; treated with dignity and regard; and provided the protection, instruction, and related support services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a high school diploma. Amends the School Code and the Illinois School Student Records Act to make changes concerning definitions, the transfer of students, the suspension or expulsion of pupils, home instruction, the review and revision of policies, confidentiality, ombudspersons, accommodations and services, alternative public schools, compulsory school attendance, charter schools, and the right to inspect and copy school student permanent and temporary records. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2213?
HB 2213 is sponsored by La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2213?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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