IL HB3724

Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, all secondary schools in Illinois must include training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in their curricula, with training to meet standards of the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization.

The State Board of Education shall establish a matching grant program to reimburse school districts for half the cost of CPR and AED training for teachers and other school personnel, with grants awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

School boards are encouraged to employ or have volunteer staff at least one person certified in first aid and CPR, and may use non-governmental entities with expertise to provide life-saving training to school personnel.

Parents or guardians may submit written objection to prevent their child from participating in CPR/AED training, and refusal to participate shall not be grounds for student suspension or expulsion.

The act becomes effective July 1, 2014.