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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 10-20.61. Implicit bias training.
(a) The General Assembly makes the following findings:
(1) implicit racial bias influences evaluations of and behavior toward those who are the subject of the bias;
(2) understanding implicit racial bias is needed in order to reduce that bias;
(3) marginalized students would benefit from having access to educators who have worked to reduce their biases; and
(4) training that helps educators overcome implicit racial bias has implication for classroom interactions, student evaluation, and classroom engagement; it also affects student academic self-concept.
(b) Each school board shall require in-service training for school personnel to include training to develop cultural competency, including understanding and reducing implicit racial bias.
(c) As used in this Section, “implicit racial bias” means a preference, positive or negative, for a racial or ethnic group that operates outside of awareness. This bias has 3 different components: affective, behavioral, and cognitive.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 105. Schools § 5/10-20.61. Implicit bias training - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-105-schools/il-st-sect-105-5-10-20-61/
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