Illinois Administrative Code

Section 795.70 Written Report A written report of the results and recommendations of the ER shall be prepared. a) The report shall be dated and shall list the names of all those in attendance. b) A copy of the report, together with all documentation upon which it is based, shall …

Section 795.75 Notification of Modification Parents or guardians of a student and the local school district shall be notified in writing at least 10 calendar days prior to the School's initiation of a modification or change in the identification, evaluation, instructional program…

Section 795.80 Additional Meetings F7(Repealed)F2 (Source: Repealed at 23 Ill. Reg. 10182, effective August 10, 1999)

Section 795.90 Parental or Guardian Notification a) At least 10 calendar days prior to the initiation of or the actual modification of the special education services of the student, the parents or guardians shall be notified, in writing, of the following: 1) The results of the ER…

Section 815.10 Special Transportation Services a) The local school district shall provide transportation services for students placed in State Schools (Schools) at the beginning and close of the school term, which is applicable to the student's placement. b) During the annual rev…

Section 815.20 Adaptation of Vehicles Vehicles utilized by the School for special transportation at the School shall be adapted for the specific needs of the students. (Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)

Section 815.30 In-Service Training for Transportation Personnel Personnel responsible for transportation at the School shall be given in-service training that will enable them to understand and appropriately relate to the students. (Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective…

Section 815.40 Scheduling of Transportation Transportation shall be scheduled in such a way that a student's health and educational experiences are not adversely affected. (Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 1651, effective January 23, 2013)

Section 827.10 General Applicability a) School staff shall maintain discipline at the School to ensure the proper conduct and safety of the students. In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of the students, staff are "in loco parentis" (in place of a parent) to the …

Section 827.15 Accessibility of Information Written and verbal information or communication regarding a student's conduct and the School's policies, procedures and disciplinary actions regarding student conduct shall be made available to students, parents and guardians in their n…

Section 827.20 Infractions by Students Infractions of School policies, including violations of the rules of conduct, may result in disciplinary action. The specific rules of conduct are provided in the Handbook that is provided to students and parents or guardians upon admission …

Section 827.30 Disciplinary Actions a) Disciplinary actions may be issued by school staff, as set forth in this Section and in accordance with Section 827.10. No teacher or staff member may use corporal punishment of any form, and may not in any way physically, verbally, emotiona…

Section 827.35 Effective Date of Discipline a) All discipline will take place immediately or in the time frame established by the staff person determining the discipline. Consideration shall be given for students who have, or who require, a behavior management plan as outlined in…

Section 827.40 Appeals of Disciplinary Actions a) Actions taken by DHS-DRS in conformance with this Part are appealable through procedures set forth in this Section. b) In cases of suspensions of more than 10 days and changes of placement including expulsion, the proposed discipl…

Section 827.5 Definitions Definitions for this Part can be found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 751. (Source: Added at 38 Ill. Reg. 20215, effective October 8, 2014)

Section 827.50 Discharge A student may be discharged from a School when: a) The student graduates from high school. b) The student reaches age 22. The student is eligible to receive education services through the day before his or her 22nd birthday; however, 89 Ill. Adm. Code 765…

Section 827.60 Eligibility Review to Determine Whether a Student is Inappropriately Placed a) When the School's administrators, faculty members, other staff, or consultants have reason to believe that a student at the School is inappropriately placed, an ER will be conducted. 1) …

Section 827.70 Interim Services (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 38 Ill. Reg. 20215, effective October 8, 2014)

Section 827.80 Suspensions, Changes in Placements, and Discharges of Students who are Dangerous to Themselves or Others a) Suspensions made pursuant to this Section shall be made in accordance with Section 827.30 and the Handbook (see Section 827.10(b)). b) A suspension barring t…

Section 827.APPENDIX A Definitions for Disciplinary Action The following chart provides a list of the types of offenses that may be addressed by the Schools. The Department's Rights, Responsibilities and Procedures Handbook reflects the following information regarding conduct, co…

Section 828.10 Scope and Purpose This Part sets forth the procedures for appealing decisions made by the Schools and the rights of the students and other involved parties. The Schools shall follow the procedures set forth in the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) Due Proc…

Section 828.100 Decision of the Hearing Officer a) Within 10 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision that sets forth the issues in dispute, the findings of fact based upon the evidence and testimony presented, and the hearing o…

Section 828.20 General Information Any and all notices and communications made pursuant to this Part shall be in writing, in a language that the student understands, unless the student is unable to communicate in writing. All non-written communications must be documented.

Section 828.30 Disciplinary Appeals Disciplinary actions taken as a result of simple infractions listed in the Schools' Rights, Responsibilities and Procedures Handbook are not appealable under this Part. This handbook is provided to parents or guardians and students annually. A …

Section 828.40 What May Not be Appealed a) The following matters are not appealable under this Part, but are appealable under the Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS-DRS) rules found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 510 (Appeals and Hearings). 1) Matters con…

Section 828.5 Definitions Definitions for this Part can be found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 751. (Source: Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 6358, effective April 25, 2013)

Section 828.50 Impartial Due Process Hearing a) A parent, guardian or student may request an impartial due process hearing. b) A hearing may be requested for, but not limited to, the following reasons: 1) Objection to signing consent for a proposed case study evaluation or initia…

Section 828.60 Procedures for Hearing Request The School, the parent or guardian of any student, or the student may request an impartial due process hearing. A request for a hearing by a parent, guardian or student shall be made in writing to the superintendent of the School. a) …

Section 828.70 Denial of Hearing Request A request for an impartial due process hearing may not be denied for any reason.

Section 828.80 Rights of the Parties Prior to the Hearing a) The parties have the right to be represented at their own expense by counsel, or to be represented and assisted by other persons having special knowledge of this Part. The School shall inform the parents or guardians of…

Section 828.90 Powers and Duties of Hearing Officer a) Once appointed, the impartial due process hearing officer shall not communicate with ISBE, the School, or employees of ISBE or the School concerning the hearing and shall not initiate or participate in any ex parte communicat…

Section 829.10 Definitions In addition to the terms defined in Part 751, the following terms are defined for the purposes of this Part. "Comparable" means similar in quality and quantity, taking into consideration all relevant facts and circumstances. "Contact Sports" means those…

Section 829.100 Supervision of Students by School Staff a) Supervision and assistance of female students, as necessary, in the performance of personal hygiene will be performed by an adult female staff. b) Extracurricular activities that require overnight stays away from the Scho…

Section 829.20 Applicability Nothing contained herein shall be construed as relieving a School of its duty to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC 1681 et seq.) or its implementing regulations (34 CFR 106). (Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 6368, effect…

Section 829.30 Administration a) All policies and practices of the School shall comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC 1681 et seq.), Article I, Section 18 of the Illinois Constitution, and Sections 10-22.5 and 27-1 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-22.5…

Section 829.40 Treatment of Students a) No student shall, on the basis of sex, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage or opportunity. b) A School shall apply the same system and program…

Section 829.50 Educational Programs and Activities a) General Practices 1) All courses shall be open to students regardless of their sex, although students may be segregated by sex during class sessions or portions of class sessions that deal exclusively with human sexuality. 2) …

Section 829.60 Counseling Services a) Counseling services shall be provided without discrimination on the basis of sex. 1) Students shall not be assigned to a counselor on the basis of sex. 2) Students shall be counseled to take courses and pursue careers that are consistent with…

Section 829.70 Extracurricular Programs and Activities a) General Practices 1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(A), students of both sexes shall have equal access to all extracurricular programs and activities, including clubs, committees, service or honor organizations, i…

Section 829.80 Compliance and Enforcement Compliance with this Part will be subject to evaluation during the recognition process for the School established in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision). (Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 6368, effe…

Section 829.90 Effects of Other Requirements The obligation to comply with this Part is not obviated or alleviated by any policy or regulation of any club, organization, athletic league or other association that would limit the eligibility or participation of students on the basi…

Section 830.10 The Taking and Using of Students' Photographs a) Department of Human Services (DHS) employees will not be permitted to take or use a photograph of a student which would demean or embarrass the student or would not be considered by reasonable viewers to represent th…

Section 830.100 Donations a) Each State School may accept and hold on behalf of the State, if for the public interest, a grant, gift, or legacy of money or property to the State of Illinois, to the Department, or to any school or program made for any legitimate purpose connected …

Section 830.110 Release of Students to Authorized Individuals a) The State School will not authorize one of its students to leave campus with an individual(s) other than the student's parents or staff or a student of the State School unless: 1) the State School has on file a writ…

Section 830.120 Use of Motor Vehicles by Students a) Unless the vehicle is needed to transport the student to and from the State School or to meet some justifiable short-term need, students at a State School are not authorized to have or use personal motor vehicles while under th…

Section 830.130 Student Activities Requiring Approval of Parents Unless a student is 18 years of age or older: a) Consent/approval is required at the beginning of each school year for each of the following activities and shall remain in effect for the remainder of that school yea…

Section 830.140 Visits to State Schools a) All visits (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, tours of the State School facilities and contact by outside agencies, individuals, and businesses regarding materials, services and programs) to the State Schools from students' parents and f…

Section 830.15 Locally Held Funds a) Pursuant to 20 ILCS 2405/13(i), Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD), Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI), and Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education - Roosevelt (ICRE-R) shall each maintain accounts of Locally held funds …

Section 830.150 Behavior Intervention a) Behavior intervention is a therapeutic measure which is to be used only to prevent a student from causing damage to property or physical harm to himself/herself or others. The following procedures shall be used, as part of a behavior modif…

Section 830.160 Profit on Sales from Commissary Stores a) All profits from the sales from commissary stores shall be deposited in a locally held fund and shall be used for the special comfort, pleasure and amusement of students and employees. b) The total amount spent on the spec…