225 ILCS 5/11
Any athletic trainer who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of his or her desire to resume active status.
Any athletic trainer requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee, shall demonstrate compliance with continuing education requirements, if any, and shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in Section 12.
Any athletic trainer whose license is in expired or inactive status shall not practice athletic training in the State of Illinois.
225 ILCS 5/11