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.