Illinois Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations

[Pages:118]Illinois Compilation of School

Discipline Laws and Regulations

Prepared: March 31, 2021

Introduction

This compilation presents school discipline-related laws and regulations for U.S. states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, and, where available, links to education agency websites or resources related to school discipline and student conduct. The discipline laws and regulations presented in this compilation have been categorized by type of specific discipline issue covered, according to an organizational framework developed by the National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE). For example, one major category encompasses all laws or regulations governing states or territories that mandate specific disciplinary sanctions (such as suspension) for specific offenses (such as drug possession on school grounds). The school discipline laws and regulations were compiled through exhaustive searches of legislative websites that identified all laws and regulations relevant to each specific category. Compiled materials were subsequently reviewed by state education agency (SEA) representatives in the 50 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. territories.

Discipline categories were not mutually exclusive. Laws and regulations often appeared across multiple categories. For jurisdictions with more extensive laws covering a breadth of topical areas, relevant sections were excerpted from the larger legislative text for inclusion in the appropriate discipline category. Laws, ordered by chapter and section number, appear first within each category followed by regulations. All laws and regulations listed within categories in the compilation also appear in the sources cited section of the document, which lists laws by chapter and section number and title, and where available, includes active hyperlinks to source websites supported or maintained by state legislatures. Additional links to government websites or resources are provided at the end of this document.

Notes & Disclaimers

To the best of the preparer's knowledge, this Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations is complete and current as of March 2021. Readers should also note that the information in this document was compiled from individual sources that are created by each jurisdiction and which are maintained and updated with varying frequencies. Readers should consult the source information provided directly in order to check for updates to laws and regulations reported in this document or to conduct further research.

For further information, including definitions of the different policy categories, please refer to the Discipline Laws and Regulations Compendium posted on the Center's website.

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Table of Contents

Illinois State Codes Cited ......................................................................................................................... 1

Codes of Conduct ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Authority to Develop and Establish Codes of Conduct ............................................................................ 6 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Communication of Policy....................................................................................................................... 10

In-School Discipline................................................................................................................................ 12 Discipline Frameworks .......................................................................................................................... 12 Teacher Authority to Remove Students From Classrooms ................................................................... 17 Alternatives to Suspension.................................................................................................................... 17

Conditions on Use of Certain Forms of Discipline............................................................................... 20 Corporal Punishment ............................................................................................................................ 20 Search and Seizure............................................................................................................................... 20 Restraint and Seclusion ........................................................................................................................ 22

Exclusionary Discipline: Suspension, Expulsion, and Alternative Placement.................................. 33 Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion ................................................................................................... 33 Limitations or Conditions on Exclusionary Discipline ............................................................................ 37 Due Process.......................................................................................................................................... 38 Return to School Following Removal .................................................................................................... 42 Alternative Placements ......................................................................................................................... 44

Discipline Addressing Specific Code of Conduct Violations .............................................................. 60 Firearms and Other Weapons Violations .............................................................................................. 60 Students with Chronic Disciplinary Issues............................................................................................. 63 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy ....................................................................................................... 63 Substance Use...................................................................................................................................... 73 Gang-related Activity............................................................................................................................. 76 Bullying, Harassment, or Hazing ........................................................................................................... 78 Dating and Relationship Violence ......................................................................................................... 83

Prevention, Behavioral Intervention, and Supports............................................................................. 85 State Model Policies and Implementation Support................................................................................ 85 Multi-tiered Frameworks and Systems of Support................................................................................. 85 Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 86 Social-emotional Learning (SEL)........................................................................................................... 87 Trauma-informed Practices ................................................................................................................... 90 Mental Health Literacy Training............................................................................................................. 90 School-based Behavioral Health Programs .......................................................................................... 92

Monitoring and Accountability .............................................................................................................. 95 Formal Incident Reporting of Conduct Violations .................................................................................. 95 Parental Notification .............................................................................................................................. 97 Data Collection, Review, and Reporting of Discipline Policies and Actions ........................................ 101

Partnerships between Schools and Law Enforcement...................................................................... 104 Referrals to Law Enforcement............................................................................................................. 104 School Resource Officer (SRO) or School Security Officer (SSO) Training or Certification ................ 108 Authorizations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and/or Funding............................................. 109 Threat Assessment Protocols ............................................................................................................. 110

State-Sponsored, Publicly Available Websites or Other Resources on School Discipline ............ 112

Illinois State Codes Cited

Illinois Revised Laws

Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS)

Government

Chapter 20. Executive Branch

Department of Human Services (was Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities)

(20 ILCS 1705/) Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act

76.

Mental health database and resource page

Chapter 50. Local Government

Police, Fire, and Emergency Services

(50 ILCS 705/) Illinois Police Training Act

10.22.

School resource officers

Education

Chapter 105. Schools

Common Schools

(105 ILCS 5/) School Code

Article 2 - State Board of Education - Powers and Duties

2-3.13a. 2-3.41. 2-3.66. 2-3.130. 2-3.162. 2-3.176.

School records; transferring students Chronic truants and truancy prevention Truants' alternative and optional education programs Time out and physical restraint rules Student discipline report; school discipline improvement plan Safe schools and healthy learning environments grant program

Article 3. Regional Superintendent of Schools

3-16.

Grants to alternative schools, safe schools, and alternative learning opportunities programs

Article 10 - School Boards

10-20.5b. 10-20.14. 10-20.33. 10-20.36. 10-20.64. 10-20.68. 10-21.4a. 10-22.6. 10-22.10a.

Tobacco prohibition Student discipline policies; Parent-teacher advisory committee Time out and physical restraint Psychotropic or psychostimulant medication; disciplinary action Booking stations on school grounds School resource officer Principals and assistant principals - Duties Suspension or expulsion of pupils; school searches Inspection for drugs

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10-22.24b. 10-22.39. 10-27.1A. 10-27.1B.

School counseling services In-service training programs Firearms in schools Reporting drug-related incidents in schools

Article 13A - Alternative Public Schools

13A-1. 13A-3. 13A-4. 13A-5. 13A-6. 13A-8.

Legislative declaration Alternative schools Administrative transfers Alternative school program curriculum Administration; contracts; waivers Funding

Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

13B-5. 13B-10. 13B-15.15. 13B-15.20. 13B-20. 13B-20.5. 13B-20.10. 13B-20.15. 13B-20.20. 13B-20.25. 13B-20.30. 13B-25. 13B-25.5. 13B-25.10. 13B-25.15. 13B-25.20. 13B-30.5. 13B-30.10. 13B-60.10. 13B-70.

Legislative findings and declarations Purpose Student success plan Support services Alternative learning opportunities program Eligible activities and services Who may establish and operate programs Other eligible providers of alternative learning opportunities Enrollment in other programs Eligible students Location of program Eligibility for funding General standards for eligibility for funding District policies, guidelines, and procedures; notification Planning process and district plan Requirements for the district plan Program assistance, evaluation, and monitoring Compliance Parent conference Truancy and attendance problems

Article 14. Children with Disabilities

14-1.09.1. 14-1.09.2.

School psychological services School social work services

Article 22 - General Provisions-Penalties-Liabilities

22-12. 22-20. 22-85.

Preventing or interfering with a child's attendance at school All courts and law enforcement agencies of the State of Illinois Parental notification of law enforcement detainment and questioning on school grounds

Article 24 - Employment of Teachers-Tenure-Duties of Teachers

24-24. 24-26.

Maintenance of discipline Intervening to help students or their family members who may have alcohol or other drug problems

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Article 26 - Pupils-Compulsory Attendance

26-1. 26-2. 26-2a. 26-3. 26-3a. 26-3b. 26-3d. 26-5. 26-6. 26-7. 26-8. 26-8a. 26-8b. 26-9. 26-12. 26-13. 26-14. 26-15. 26-16. 26-18.

Compulsory school age; exemptions Enrolled pupils not of compulsory school age [Terms defined] Teachers furnished list-Report of non-attendance-Report of persons not on list Report of pupils no longer enrolled in school [Notification of unexcused absence] [Truants; collection of data] Duties of truant officers List and reports in districts employing truant officers Notice to custodian-Notice of non-compliance Determination as to compliance - Complaint in circuit court [Court petition content] [Court petition filing] School officers and teachers to assist truant officers Punitive action Absenteeism and truancy policies Truancy programs for dropouts Truant minors Graduation incentives program Chronic absenteeism report and support

Article 27 - Courses of Study-Special Instruction

27-12. 27-13.3. 27-23.4. 27-23.7. 27-23.10.

Character education Internet safety education curriculum Violence prevention and conflict resolution education Bullying prevention Gang resistance education and training

Article 34 - Cities of Over 500,000 Inhabitants - Board of Education

34-4.5. 34-8.05. 34-8.1. 34-18.7. 34-18.11. 34-18.12. 34-18.20. 34-18.25. 34-18.57. 34-19. 34-21.8. 34-84a. 34-84a.1.

Chronic truants Reporting firearms in schools Principals Youth mental illness and suicide detection and intervention Tobacco prohibition Inspection for drugs Time out and physical restraint Psychotropic or psychostimulant medication; disciplinary action Booking stations on school grounds By-laws, rules and regulations; business transacted at regular meetings; voting; records Chicago public schools violence prevention hotline Maintenance of discipline Principals shall report incidents of intimidation

(105 ILCS 110/) Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act

110/3. 110/3.10.

Comprehensive health education program Policy on teen dating violence

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(105 ILCS 127/) School Reporting of Drug Violations Act

127/2.

Duty of school administrators

(105 ILCS 128/) School Safety Drill Act

128/25. 128/45.

Annual review Threat assessment procedure

Health and Safety

Chapter 405. Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

(405 ILCS 49/) Children's Mental Health Act of 2003

49/5. 49/15.

Children's mental health plan Mental health and schools

Rights and Remedies

Chapter 720. Criminal Offenses

Criminal Code

(720 ILCS 5/) Criminal Code of 2012

Title III. Specific Offenses

Part B - Offenses Directed Against the Person

Article 12C. Harms to children

Subdivision 5. Bodily Harm Offenses

12C-50. 12C-50.1.

Hazing Failure to report hazing

Illinois Regulations

Illinois Administrative Code

Title 23. Education and Cultural Resources

Part 1. Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision

Subpart B. School Governance

1.280. 1.285. 1.290.

Discipline Requirements for the use of isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint Absenteeism and truancy policies

Part 205. Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Programs

205.20. 205.30. 205.35. 205.60.

Purpose Eligible applicants Required program components Allocation of funds

Part 240. Alternative Learning Opportunities Program

240.10.

Purpose

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