§ 34-18.79 — Sick leave; mental or behavioral health complications

Illinois § 34-18.79

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: EDUCATION
• Ch. 105: SCHOOLS
• Act 105 ILCS 5/: School Code.
• Art.: Article 34 - Cities Of Over 500,000 Inhabitants - Board Of Education

Text

In addition to any interpretation or definition included in a collective bargaining agreement or board of education or district policy, sick leave, or its equivalent, to which a teacher or other eligible employee is entitled shall be interpreted to include mental or behavioral health complications. Unless contrary to a collective bargaining agreement or board of education or district policy, the board may require a certificate from a mental health professional licensed in Illinois providing ongoing care or treatment to the teacher or employee as a basis for pay during leave after an absence of 3 days for mental or behavioral health complications.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 102-866, eff. 5-13-22; 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)