Illinois § 27-265
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27-265, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-265.
Experiments upon animals. No experiment upon any living animal for the purpose of demonstration in any study shall be made in any public school. No animal provided by, or killed in the presence of any pupil of a public school shall be used for dissection in such school, and in no case shall dogs or cats be killed for such purposes. Dissection of dead animals, or parts thereof, shall be confined to the classroom and shall not be practiced in the presence of any pupil not engaged in the study to be illustrated thereby. (Source: P.A. 104-391, eff. 8-15-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 27-265
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27-265 cover?
Section 27-265 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 § 27-265?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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