Section 105 ILCS 5/34-18.54 - 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) The board shall require in-service training for teachers, administrators, and school support personnel to include training to develop cultural competency, including understanding and reducing implicit racial bias as outlined in Sections 10-22.39 and 3-11.(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.Amended by P.A. 103-0542,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2024 (see P.A. 103-0563,§ 905, eff. 11/17/2023).Renumbered from 105 ILCS 5/34-18.53 by P.A. 100-0863,§ 280, eff. 8/14/2018.Added by P.A. 100-0014,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.