SJ0077 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Countries such as Japan and Germany require life supporting first aid training as part of their basic driver education courses; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois currently does not require students in driver education classes to participate in any life saving first aid classes; and

WHEREAS, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 1992 report, "National Standard Curriculum for Bystander Care", revealed that prompt aid given to those people injured in highway accidents, before the arrival of EMTs or other medical personnel, could reduce the risk of disabling injuries and death by 50%; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that there is created the Joint Legislative Committee on Life Saving First Aid Training to address whether or not life supporting first aid training would be beneficial if added to the basic driver education course offered in high school; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Committee shall consist of 8 members, 2 appointed by the President of the Senate, 2 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, and 2 appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; that, of the 2 members appointed by each leader, at least one shall be a member of the General Assembly; and that all of the members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Committee shall evaluate (1) the need for this training within the State of Illinois, (2) how the training will be incorporated into the high school curriculum and recognized by the Secretary of State, (3) the cost of implementing the training, including determining if student fees should be involved, (4) how the training will be continued after initial completion, including the need for continuing education during the driver's license renewal period, and (5) the use of incentive and marketing plans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Committee shall seek staff support from the State Board of Education to aid in its research; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before April 1, 2005; and that upon filing its report the committee is dissolved.