DCFS-CILA-ADOLESCENTS-AUTISM House SponsorsRep. Careen M Gordon-Paul D. Froehlich-Kevin A. McCarthy-Kevin Joyce-Renée Kosel, Kurt M. Granberg, Dan Reitz, Thomas Holbrook, Sidney H. Mathias, William Davis, Patrick J Verschoore, JoAnn D. Osmond, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Patricia R. Bellock, Kathleen A. Ryg, Lisa M. Dugan, Esther Golar and Ruth Munson Senate Sponsors(Sen. M. Maggie Crotty) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 210 ILCS 135/12 new Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Children and Family Services shall implement a project in 3 separate geographical areas of the State for the operation of 3 CILA homes for adolescents diagnosed with autism. Requires that a single service provider operate all 3 homes and have on its staff a behavior therapist. Effective July 1, 2007.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:210 ILCS 135/12 newAdds reference to:225 ILCS 10/3.5 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Division, shall provide for the establishment of 3 children's group homes for adolescents who have been diagnosed with autism and featuring maximum family involvement. Provides that an eligible service provider: (i) must have a minimum of 5 years experience serving individuals with autism residentially and have successfully supported individuals with challenging behaviors; (ii) must demonstrate that staff have equal experience in this regard; and (iii) must have a full-time Board-Certified Behavior Analyst on staff. Provides that the homes shall provide therapeutic and other support services to the adolescents being served there. Provides that an agreeable rate shall be established by the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Division. Effective July 1, 2007. 2/23/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. James D. Brosnahan 2/26/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Disability Services Committee 3/2/2007HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Careen M Gordon 3/6/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel 3/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg 3/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/20/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 3/21/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Disability Services Committee 3/21/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Disability Services Committee; by Voice Vote 3/21/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Disability Services Committee; 009-000-000 3/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 3/22/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 4/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/25/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/25/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 5/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 5/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson 5/2/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/2/2007SenateArrive in Senate 5/2/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 3, 2007 5/3/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 5/8/2007SenateFirst Reading 5/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules 5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die