Faith’s Law

Faith’s Law is a piece of legislation that adds another layer of security in establishing safe schools for our students.  Faith’s Law was passed by the 102nd General Assembly as two separate pieces of legislation in December of 2021.

The first legislation, Public Act 102-0676, took effect on December 3, 2021, and, for the first time, established the definition of sexual misconduct within the School Code. It further outlined the requirements for schools to develop and post employee code of professional conduct policies, which were to include the definition of sexual misconduct, and required ISBE to develop a resource guide for schools to make available to pupils, parents/guardians, and teachers.

The second legislation, Public Act 102-0702, took effect on July 1, 2023. It focuses on the prevention of “sexual misconduct” as defined in the first part of the legislation (Public Act 102-0676) by school employees, substitute employees, and employees of contractors. Specifically, the Act adds employment history reviews as part of the hiring and vetting process.

All children have the right to grow up in safe and healthy communities that have welcoming and nurturing schools. Your child’s safety and wellbeing is paramount at the Cathedral of St. Raymond School. To that end, and in accordance with Public Act 102-0676, 105 ILCS 5/2-3.188, we have shared the Faith’s Law Resource Guide.

The Faith’s Law Resource Guide was developed in Spring 2023 in consultation with relevant stakeholders across the state. It provides guidance for students, parents/guardians, and teachers about sexual abuse response and prevention resources available in their community.