Illinois § 34-18.79
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 34-18.79, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-18.79.
Sick leave; mental or behavioral health complications. In addition to any interpretation or definition included in a collective bargaining agreement or board of education or district policy, sick leave, or its equivalent, to which a teacher or other eligible employee is entitled shall be interpreted to include mental or behavioral health complications. Unless contrary to a collective bargaining agreement or board of education or district policy, the board may require a certificate from a mental health professional licensed in Illinois providing ongoing care or treatment to the teacher or employee as a basis for pay during leave after an absence of 3 days for mental or behavioral health complications. (Source: P.A. 102-866, eff. 5-13-22; 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 34-18.79
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 34-18.79 cover?
Section 34-18.79 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 34-18.79?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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