Illinois SB0168 amends the School Code to address abuse by educators and authority figures involving sexual conduct or penetration with students.

Illinois SB0168 amends the School Code to include abuse by educators or authority figures involving sexual conduct or penetration with students as grounds for disqualification or suspension of a license. It defines "authority figure" and "educator" and specifies that such abuse is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses or if there is more than one victim. The bill also amends the Criminal Code to create the offense of abuse by an educator or authority figure, with penalties based on the nature of the offense and the number of victims.

Illinois SB0168 amends the School Code to address abuse by educators and authority figures involving sexual conduct or penetration with students.

Illinois SB0168 amends the School Code to include abuse by educators or authority figures involving sexual conduct or penetration with students as grounds for disqualification or suspension of a license. It defines "authority figure" and "educator" and specifies that such abuse is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses or if there is more than one victim. The bill also amends the Criminal Code to create the offense of abuse by an educator or authority figure, with penalties based on the nature of the offense and the number of victims.