SPSM-IL_23.12.1.0 Release Notes

Date of Release: December 19, 2023

Reference	Summary	Release Note
SPEDSM-88951	Additional Notes/Information Form	Updated the functionality for the Additional Notes/Information Form. Only the IEP or eligibility documents will flow to the AnnualRevMostRecent field in the profile upon finalization.
SPEDSM-90124	Eligibility Report Document	Fixed translatable issue for the Documentation of Evaluation Results area.
SPEDSM-91198	Home Language Survey Form	Changed label text from “Native Language” to “Home Language.” Added Description text: The state requires the district to collect a home language survey for every new student. This information is used to count the students whose families speak a language other than English at home. Added Question: Is a language other than English spoken in your home? Each Yes/No question is Required. Only Yes or No can be selected (not both). If Yes is selected, “Which Language?” is required to be visible to the user with a short textbox. If No is selected, the “Which Language?” option should be hidden. Added a question: Does your child speak a language other than English? Changed text from “Questionnaire” to “Additional Language Info.” Removed question 'd' (“Do you speak any language other than English?”).
SPEDSM-92199	IEP - Conference Summary Report Section	Users are now required to answer the questions in this interpreter service to complete the section and finalize the document.
SPEDSM-88848	IEP Form	Removed Anticipated Services option from PostSecondary Outcomes and None needed checkboxes from the Transition Assessments table. Added two new options under Transition Services with No/Yes/Unknown options along with descriptions. Updated the description in the Home-Based Support Services Program table. Removed long text fields for all three options in Plan for determining, plans for enrolling, and Plan for developing area. Added checkboxes with Yes/No/unknown Values and label text under Plan for determining- The student/family has met with the local Independent Service Coordination (ISC) provider to discuss the Prioritization for Urgency of Need Services (PUNS) system and to register for potential IDHS/DDD funding/eligibility. Added checkboxes with Yes/No/Unknown values and label Text – The Student has registered for potential IDHS/DDD funding via the PUNS system after “Plans for enrolling the student in the program of home-based services. Added checkboxes with Yes/No/Unknown values and label Text – The student’s record has been kept up to date (at least annually) with her/his assigned ISC caseworker and have been discussed with the ISC caseworker. Changed the footer of the document from ISBE 34-54I (02/19) to ISBE 34-54I (02/22) on the left side of the document. Added Illinois State Board of Education, Special Education Department, 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777 in the footer area.
SPEDSM-91770	Notification of Conference	Updated to display the student/parent names in view/print mode, regardless of whether the digital signature is turned off or on.
SPEDSM-89805	Notification of Conference	Updated to display the labels for Name, Title, and Phone Number in View/Print mode as they appear in Edit mode.
SPEDSM-86735	Notification of Conference	Made changes to display parents' and students' names in view and print modes regardless of the behavior option.
SPEDSM-83467	Notification of Conference	Added a new behavior option field, ShowWaiver. The following sentence should be visible only when a behavior option is turned On: The Parent waives the 10 calendar day notification requirement ___________ (parent Initials).
SPEDSM-86316	Parent/Guardian Reeval Consent Form	Fixed the translatable issue for entire document sections.
SPEDSM-91766	PARTICIPANTROLES Keyword Table	Made this table editable for administrators to add new rows.
SPEDSM-91199	Placement Forms	Changed text W-APT to WIDA Screener. Changed text ESOL Needed to ESL needed/ Qualifies for ESL Services. Removed text ESOL Lab Program needed. Changed text Placement in Intensive English Program at to Placement in Full-time EL Services at. Removed text Primary Language English only / Ineligible for ELL Services. Changed text No ESOL services needed to Does not qualify for EL Services.
SPEDSM-82728	PlacementOptions Keyword Table	Updated EE30, EE32, and EE33 to match the Environments keyword table descriptions.
SPEDSM-93633	Section 504 - Eligibility	Updated Section 504 to display only the Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contacts from Contact Information (student profile section) in the document when the Receives letter/Has Custody checkbox is selected.