Section 105 ILCS 5/10-20.61 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] 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.Renumbered from 105 ILCS 5/10-20.60 by P.A. 100-0863,§ 280, eff. 8/14/2018.Added by P.A. 100-0014,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.