EDU-TRANSITION SPECIALIST CERT House SponsorsRep. Constance A. Howard and Jack McGuire 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/21-29 new110 ILCS 205/9.30 new Amends the School Code. Provides that a transition specialist certificate shall be issued to persons who, through their education and training, have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for transition planning and of transition services for students with all types of disabilities and are aware of the array of options available to students with disabilities after they exit high school. Provides that before the 2006-2007 academic year, the Board of Higher Education shall, in collaboration with the Interagency Coordinating Council and the Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, develop coursework for students who want to qualify for a transition specialist certificate. Provides that those public universities that are teacher training institutions shall implement the coursework developed by the Board beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year. Effective immediately. 2/8/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Constance A. Howard 2/8/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/8/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/10/2005HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die