HB2446

Illinois HB2446 amends the School Code to include sex offenses by educators as grounds for license disqualification.

Illinois HB2446 amends the School Code to include sex offenses by educators as grounds for license disqualification or suspension. It defines "abuse by an educator or authority figure" as a sex offense involving a student aged 18 to 22, where the offender is at least four years older and holds a position of trust or authority. The bill specifies penalties for such offenses, including Class A misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the nature and frequency of the offenses. It also clarifies that consent is not a defense in these cases.