Public Act 0678 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB4788 Enrolled LRB104 19861 LNS 33311 b

Public Act 104-0678

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The School Code is amended by changing Section 27-250 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/27-250)

Sec. 27-250. High school CPR and AED training for pupils. All secondary schools in this State shall include training on how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator in their curriculum. This training must be in accordance with standards of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization.

No pupil is required to receive training on how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or how to use an automated external defibrillator if his or her parent or guardian submits written objection thereto, and refusal to take or participate in the training must not be a reason for suspension or expulsion of the pupil.

Beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, cardiopulmonary resuscitation training shall include the use of both breasted and non-breasted manikins, which may be provided through the use of chest covers on existing manikins. Schools shall provide reasonable opportunities for students to practice on both breasted and non-breasted manikins.

(Source: P.A. 104-391, eff. 8-15-25.)