Illinois § 27-1020
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27-1020, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-1020.
Safety education. School boards of public schools and all boards in charge of educational institutions supported wholly or partially by the State may provide instruction in safety education in all grades and include such instruction in the courses of study regularly taught therein. In this Section, "safety education" means and includes instruction in the following: 1. automobile safety, including traffic regulations, highway safety, and the consequences of alcohol consumption and the operation of a motor vehicle; 2. safety in the home, including safe gun storage; 3. safety in connection with recreational activities; 4. safety in and around school buildings; 5. safety in connection with vocational work or training; 6. cardio-pulmonary resuscitation for students enrolled in grades 9 through 11; 7. for students enrolled in grades 6 through 8, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator by watching a training video on those subjects; and 8. for students enrolled in prekindergarten through grade 6, water safety that incorporates evidence-based water safety instructional materials and resources. (Source: P.A. 103-567, eff. 12-8-23; 104-391, eff. 8-15-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 27-1020
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27-1020 cover?
Section 27-1020 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 27-1020?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 27-1020 apply to my situation?
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