FREEDOM SCHOOLS/ADVANCED PLACE

Amends the Design-Build for Public Schools Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 231/1 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.186 105 ILCS 5/2-3.187 105 ILCS 5/14A-32 105 ILCS 5/22-90 325 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 23, par. 4161 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Changes a reference from Black students to African American students in a provision concerning Freedom Schools. Makes a change to the membership of the Inclusive American History Commission. In a provision concerning accelerated placement, provides that for a student entering grade 12, the next most rigorous level of advanced coursework in English language arts or mathematics shall be a dual credit course, an Advanced Placement course, or an International Baccalaureate course. Changes the membership of the Whole Child Task Force, including adding members. Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Provides that children who receive early intervention services prior to their third birthday and are found eligible for an individualized education program and whose birthday falls on or after January 1 (rather than between May 1 and August 31) may continue to receive early intervention services until the beginning of the school year following their third birthday. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning Freedom Schools, changes a reference from Black students to historically disadvantaged students, including African American students and other students of color. Makes a change to the membership of the Inclusive American History Commission. In a provision concerning accelerated placement, provides that for a student entering grade 12, the next most rigorous level of advanced coursework in English language arts or mathematics shall be a dual credit course, an Advanced Placement course, or an International Baccalaureate course. Changes the membership of the Whole Child Task Force, including adding members. Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2022 (rather than July 1, 2022), children who receive early intervention services prior to their third birthday and are found eligible for an individualized education program and whose birthday falls between May 1 and August 31 may continue to receive early intervention services until the beginning of the school year following their third birthday.