Public Act 0874 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB3972 Enrolled LRB102 24253 NLB 33484 b

Public Act 102-0874

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section 2-3.195 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/2-3.195 new)

Sec. 2-3.195. Direct support professional training program. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and continuing for not less than 2 years, the State Board of Education shall make available a model program of study that incorporates the training and experience necessary to serve as a direct support professional. By July 1, 2023, the State Board shall submit recommendations developed in consultation with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, organizations representing community-based providers serving children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and education practitioners, including, but not limited to, teachers, administrators, special education directors, and regional superintendents of schools, to the Department of Human Services for the training that would be required in order to be complete the model program of study.

Effective Date: 1/1/2023