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Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the purpose of the amendatory Act is to create within the Department of Children and Family Services the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman for the purpose of securing the rights of youth and families that are subject to investigation, collaboration, or other correspondence with the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Independent Cultural Ombudsman with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 4 years, with the first term expiring February 1, 2028. Permits the Ombudsman to employ deputies and other support staff as deemed necessary. Sets forth the academic and age requirements for the Ombudsman and deputies. Contains provisions concerning conflicts of interest; Ombudsman duties and powers; Department duties; Ombudsman reporting requirements; complaints made to the Ombudsman by or on behalf of youth and families that concern Department operations or staff; the confidentiality of records; and Ombudsman promotion efforts aimed at raising awareness of the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman. Effective immediately.
Introduced
Feb 7, 2025
Last Action
Mar 13, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Re-assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026