Legislation

Statuate Number:	20 Ill. Comp. Stat. ann. 4027/10-15. (West 1999)
Title:	Illinois Violence Prevention Authority
Summary:	Creates the Violence Prevention Authority and details the responsibilities of the authority. Responsibilities of the authority include distribution of grants and developing community based youth violence prevention programs and implementing and evaluating a comprehensive school based violence prevention program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Statuate Number:	105 Ill. Comp. Stat. ann. 5/27-23.4. (West 1999)
Title:	Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution Education
Summary:	Requires school districts to provide instruction in violence prevention and conflict resolution education for grades 4 through 12. Program topics include the consequences of violent behavior, the causes of violent reactions, and nonviolent conflict resolution techniques.

Pending Legislation

Bill Number:	2001 House Joint Resolution No. 26, 92nd General Assembly
Title:	Violence Prevention Authority
Summary:	The Illinois Violence Prevention Authority shall administer a task force to a status of school-based and school linked mental health prevention and intervention services and programs in Illinois schools.
Status:	To House Committee on Children and Youth- 4/24/2001