HB 1567

Abstract

Amends the Governor's Office of New Americans Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 15 ILCS 55/1 Adds reference to: 15 ILCS 55/5 15 ILCS 55/10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Governor's Office of New Americans Act. Specifies further duties of the Governor's Office of New Americans. Provides that the Governor's Office of New Americans shall also monitor completion of New Americans Plans at each State agency level. Requires each State agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor to develop a New Americans Plan that incorporates effective training and resources, ensures language access and culturally appropriate services, and includes administrative practices that reach out to and reflect the needs of the immigrant refugees. Requires each State agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor to integrate guidance and recommendations made by the Governor's Office of New Americans statewide plan. Requires each State agency to submit its New American Plan to the Governor's Office of New Americans (rather than the Governor) for approval. Makes conforming and other changes.