Amends the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. In provisions concerning postsecondary and career expectations, provides that, beginning in grade 6, students should be introduced to the importance of developing and applying a work ethic in a variety of contexts; sets forth what this introduction may include.

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions granting a homestead exemption to veterans with disabilities, provides that property that is used as a qualified residence by a veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War II is exempt from taxation regardless of the veteran's level of disability. Provides that a veteran who qualifies as a result of his or her service in World War II need not reapply for the exemption. Makes changes concerning service-connected disabilities. Makes changes concerning surviving spouses. Creates a homestead exemption for surviving spouses of fallen police officers and fallen rescue workers in an amount equal to 50% of the equalized assessed value of the property. Makes changes concerning the valuation of wastewater facilities. In provisions concerning the Historic Residence Assessment Freeze Law, provides that the fair cash value of the property shall be based on the final determination by the assessment officer, board of review, Property Tax Appeal Board, or court. Provides that, after the expiration of the 8-year valuation period, if the current fair cash value is less than the adjusted base year valuation, then the assessment shall be based on the current fair cash value. Makes changes concerning multi-township assessors. Provides that property that is used for a petroleum refinery may be the subject of a real property tax assessment settlement agreement among the taxpayer and taxing districts in which the property is situated. Amends the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Changes the Act's short title to the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act. Replaces the Act's existing references to "city" and "cities" with "municipality" and "municipalities". Provides that the board of park commissioners or corporate authorities of a municipality (currently, only boards of park commissioners) may levy a tax if the park district or municipality has control of a public park or parks within the park district or municipality in which an aquarium or museum is maintained. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law of the Property Tax Code. Provides that extensions for levies made under the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act are special purpose extensions and are not included in the park district's or municipality's aggregate extension. Creates an exemption for municipality-built homes. Provides that real property that is used to provide services requiring a license under the Nursing Home Care Act or under the Specialized Mental Health Facilities Act shall not be assessed at a higher level of assessment than residential property in the county in which the nursing home or mental health services facility is located. Effective immediately.

Creates the Low-Income Broadband Assistance Program Act. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish a Low-Income Broadband Assistance Program to ensure the availability and affordability of broadband service to low-income families. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with local administrative agencies identified by the Department to determine eligibility for the program, provided that eligible income shall be no more than 150% of the federal poverty level. Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband service. Provides that a credit of at least $9.95 a month for broadband services shall be payable monthly to: (i) families whose annual household income is greater than 135% but less than 150% of the federal poverty level; and (ii) families that include at least one adult person or dependent child who qualifies for or participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Supplemental Security Income program, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits Programs, or other specified assistance programs. Provides that the $9.95 broadband service credit may be adjusted according to family size. Provides that families who participate in the federal Lifeline program or any other State Internet service subsidy program shall not be eligible to participate in the Low-Income Broadband Assistance Program. Grants rulemaking powers to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides qualifications for child care directors, early childhood teachers, and school-age workers at day care centers. Provides criteria that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall use to review and approve early childhood teacher credentialing programs.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a vehicle that is in any manner involved in a crash within this State, resulting in injury to or the death of any person, or in which damage to the property of any one person, including that of the driver, in excess of certain amounts is sustained, or of a vehicle that is in any manner involved in a crash in this State that involves a school bus, caused by a collision, a sudden stop, or otherwise, resulting in any property damage, personal injury, or death, or that is involved in a crash that occurs within 50 feet of a school bus in this State resulting in personal injury to or the death of any person while awaiting or preparing to board the bus or immediately after exiting the bus, shall, if no police officer is present, give notice of the crash by the fastest available means of communication to the local police department if such crash occurs within a municipality or otherwise to the nearest office of the county sheriff or nearest headquarters of the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Secretary of State shall suspend the driver's license or any nonresident driving privilege of any person who fails or neglects to report a crash as required by law. Makes other and conforming changes.

Amends the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning violations of the Act.

Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Provides that public construction bonds are required only for those public work construction contracts that are valued over $5,000,000. Authorizes any official, board, commission, agent of the State, or any political subdivision of the State to create a self-insured risk pool for contracts of $5,000,000 or less. Defines "self insured risk pool".

Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that even if a health care plan or other utilization review program uses an algorithmic automated process in the course of utilization review for medical necessity, the health care plan or other utilization review program shall ensure that only a clinical peer makes any adverse determination based on medical necessity and that any subsequent appeal is processed. Adds the National Committee for Quality Assurance to a provision requiring utilization review programs to certify compliance with certain accreditation entities. Provides that utilization review programs that use algorithmic automated processes to decide whether to render adverse determinations (rather than that use algorithmic automated processes) based on medical necessity in the course of utilization review shall use objective, evidence-based criteria compliant with the accreditation requirements. Makes changes in the definition of "adverse determination". Effective January 1, 2025.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, when a revision is made by the county assessor and that revision is not made on complaint of the property owner, the county assessor shall continue to accept appeals from the taxpayer for a period of not less than 35 business days from the later of the date the assessment notice is mailed or is published on the assessor's website.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for program and reimbursement changes effective between January 1 and May 31 of each year, any program or reimbursement change under the medical assistance program, including any program for dual eligible beneficiaries, become effective on January 1 of the year following the enactment of the changes. Provides that program and rate changes under the medical assistance program, including any program for dual eligible beneficiaries, with an effective date between June 1 and December 31 of each year become effective on June 1 of the year following the enactment of the changes. Provides that such requirements are subject to federal approval and any other requirements imposed by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of making a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA for program and operating expenses for youth development-based sports initiatives. Effective July 1, 2023.

Makes various appropriations from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for family and community services and related distributive purposes. Effective July 1, 2023.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning grants for preschool educational programs.

Amends the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Provides that a health care employer or long-term care facility may hire, employ, or retain any individual in a position involving direct care for clients, patients, or residents, or access to the living quarters or the financial, medical, or personal records of residents, who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more specified offenses, either within 5, 10, or 25 years after the date of conviction, only with a waiver. Provides that the Health Care Worker Task Force shall include: 2 individuals with a criminal record who work with a community organization that works with people with criminal records; an individual from a legal services agency that represents people with criminal records; an individual from an organization that advocates for improved opportunity for people with criminal records; and a representative from a provider that helps connect people with criminal records with employment. Provides that on or before January 1, 2025, the Task Force shall issue recommendations to the Department of Public Health. Provides that beginning January 1, 2024, the Task Force shall make recommendations to the Department regarding connecting people with criminal records to employment with work in the health care industry. Provides that on or before January 1 of each year, the Department shall report to the Task Force, the Governor, and both houses of the General Assembly specified information for the previous fiscal year. Makes conforming changes to the Code of Civil Procedure.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in the amount of $250 for taxpayers who (i) adopt an animal from a no kill animal shelter and (ii) retain ownership of the animal for a period of 6 consecutive months during the taxable year. Effective immediately.