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HOUSE RESOLUTION 749


 

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    WHEREAS, Few issues confronting school district officials, 
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teachers, students, and parents are as significant as school 
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safety; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Every student and teacher has the right to attend 
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a school that is safe and secure; and

 
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    WHEREAS, School safety awareness is essential, as well as 
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strategic planning and communication among State school 
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officials, teachers, the Department of State Police, local law 
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enforcement, and communities; and
 
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    WHEREAS, In 2005, Public Act 94-600 was enacted to 
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establish minimum requirements and standards for schools to 
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follow when conducting school safety drills and reviewing 
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school emergency and crisis response plans and to encourage 
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schools and first responders to work together for the safety of 
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children;

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    WHEREAS, The General Assembly believes it is appropriate 
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for the State Board of Education to review the policies and 
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protocols that were implemented pursuant to Public Act 94-600 
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and to make any additional changes to those policies and safety 
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protocols that the Board believes would ensure that school 
 


 






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personnel and students are safe in school buildings;

and
 
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    WHEREAS, School district compliance with school safety 
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policies and protocols is essential to providing a safe 
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learning environment for our students and a safe working 
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environment for our school employees;

therefore, be it
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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urge the State Board of Education to work with school districts 
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to ensure compliance with school safety policies and protocols, 
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and be it further
 
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    RESOLVED, That the State Board of Education recommend any 
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other changes necessary to enhance the safety of our schools.