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This bill amends the School Code to establish a comprehensive policy regarding school personnel's use of student-accessible showering and bathing facilities. The legislation requires school boards to create a policy that strictly prohibits school personnel from using showering or bathing facilities accessible to students during school hours. The policy mandates that school personnel must first ensure no students are present in or near the facility before using it, and if a student enters the facility, personnel must immediately direct the student to exit and report the incident to a school administrator. During physical activities like athletic coaching or physical education, school personnel must maintain professional conduct and dress, and are forbidden from using student facilities during the school day. The bill also stipulates that personnel who violate this policy may be subject to corrective actions such as counseling or retraining, and requires school boards to review and update the policy annually to ensure compliance with legal changes, best practices, and feedback from school staff. The provisions apply to both general school districts and city school districts, emphasizing a statewide approach to maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional standards in school environments.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2059&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104