Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/10-20.61 – Implicit bias training
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a) The General Assembly makes the following findings:
(1) implicit racial bias influences evaluations of
(1) implicit racial bias influences evaluations of
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and behavior toward those who are the subject of the bias;
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(2) understanding implicit racial bias is needed in
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order to reduce that bias;
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(3) marginalized students would benefit from having
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access to educators who have worked to reduce their biases; and
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(4) training that helps educators overcome implicit
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racial bias has implication for classroom interactions, student evaluation, and classroom engagement; it also affects student academic self-concept.
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(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.
(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.