Amends the School Code and the Illinois School Student Records Act. In provisions concerning the suspension or expulsion of a pupil, adds references to guardians (rather than just parents). Provides that a student may disclose mitigating factors, such as the student's status as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, in suspension or expulsion hearings. Provides that home instruction or correspondence courses must be made available to students who are unable to attend school because of pregnancy-related conditions, parenting obligations related to the health of a child, or health and safety concerns arising from domestic or sexual violence. Includes attendance at a medical or therapeutic appointment and appointments with a victim services provider as a valid cause for absence from school. Adds provisions to the Code concerning children and students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence, the purpose of which is to ensure that Illinois schools have policies, procedures, and protocols in place that ensure children and students who are parents, expectant parents, or 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 accommodations and services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a school diploma. Makes changes to the Chicago School District Article of the School Code concerning the transfer of students. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2022.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 105 ILCS 5/10, 105 ILCS 5/13, 105 ILCS 5/22, 105 ILCS 5/26, 105 ILCS 5/27, 105 ILCS 5/34, 105 ILCS 10/2, 30 ILCS 805/8
Engrossed: 105 ILCS 5/10, 105 ILCS 5/13, 105 ILCS 5/22, 105 ILCS 5/26, 105 ILCS 5/27, 105 ILCS 5/34, 105 ILCS 10/2, 30 ILCS 805/8
Enrolled: 105 ILCS 5/10, 105 ILCS 5/13, 105 ILCS 5/22, 105 ILCS 5/26, 105 ILCS 5/27, 105 ILCS 5/34, 105 ILCS 10/2, 30 ILCS 805/8
Public Act: 105 ILCS 5/10, 105 ILCS 5/13, 105 ILCS 5/22, 105 ILCS 5/26, 105 ILCS 5/27, 105 ILCS 5/34, 105 ILCS 10/2, 30 ILCS 805/8