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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the School Code. Creates the Young Adults Heroin Use Task Force to address the growing problem of heroin use in high schools across this State. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to conduct a study on the heroin use problem in high schools and suggest programs for high schools to use to address the problem, which programs may involve local law enforcement agencies. Requires the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and Governor on or before June 30, 2014. Abolishes the Task Force and repeals these provisions on July 1, 2014. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Removes language that provides that the Task Force shall meet initially at the call of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall select one member as chairperson at its initial meeting, and shall thereafter meet at the call of the chairperson.
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Removes language that provides that the Task Force shall meet initially at the call of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall select one member as chairperson at its initial meeting, and shall thereafter meet at the call of the chairperson.
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 2. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 2, but changes the membership on the task force. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the engrossed bill with the following changes. Adds to the Task Force membership 4 members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate; 3 members of the Senate, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; one representative of a statewide association representing school boards, appointed by the Governor; and one representative of a statewide association representing school principals, appointed by the Governor. Removes provisions allowing the members of the Task Force to be reimbursed for certain expenses. Provides that the Department of Human Services' Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (instead of the State Board of Education) shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Effective immediately.
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