HR0749enr 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 749

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

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

WHEREAS, School safety awareness is essential, as well as strategic planning and communication among State school officials, teachers, the Department of State Police, local law enforcement, and communities; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, Public Act 94-600 was enacted to establish minimum requirements and standards for schools to follow when conducting school safety drills and reviewing school emergency and crisis response plans and to encourage schools and first responders to work together for the safety of children; and

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

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

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the State Board of Education to work with school districts to ensure compliance with school safety policies and protocols, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the State Board of Education recommend any other changes necessary to enhance the safety of our schools.