Public Act 103-0092
 
SB1558 EnrolledLRB103 26332 RJT 52693 b

    AN ACT concerning education.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Public Community College Act is amended by
adding Section 2-27 as follows:
 
    (110 ILCS 805/2-27 new)
    Sec. 2-27. Direct support professional training program.
By July 1, 2025, the State Board shall submit recommendations
for a model program of study, for credit, that incorporates
the training and experience necessary to serve as a direct
support professional to the Department of Human Services. The
model program of study shall be 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
elementary and secondary education practitioners, including,
but not limited to, teachers, administrators, special
education directors, and regional superintendents of schools.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year and continuing for
not less than 2 academic years, the State Board shall make
available to community colleges the model program of study
developed under this Section.

Effective Date: 1/1/2024