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SB2135 - 104th General Assembly

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Last Action
2/07/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Chapin Rose
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
50 ILCS 705/10.22
105 ILCS 5/10-20.68
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board may offer the school resource officer course to a qualified retired law enforcement officer for the purpose of employment at a school or school district and may issue a certificate or waiver for the school resource officer course in the same manner as provided for any other officer. Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a school or school district may employ a qualified retired law enforcement officer who obtains a certificate of completion or approved waiver under the Illinois Police Training Act to carry out the duties of a school resource officer. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school resource officer may carry a firearm during the performance of the officer's duties at a school or in a school district. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2/07/2025 Senate First Reading
2/07/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments