IL SB2856

Establishes training requirements for school resource officers through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, including a minimum of 40 hours within 12 months of assignment and 16 hours annually thereafter.

Requires school resource officers to be certified as police officers and juvenile officers by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and obtain nationally recognized certification from an approved entity.

Mandates all school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools create training programs on cyber-bullying, sexting, and sextortion for all school personnel covering prevention strategies and related criminal offenses.

Exempts school officials working with law enforcement from child pornography charges when performing official duties under the Criminal Code.

Allows law enforcement agencies receiving drug asset forfeiture proceeds to share them with municipalities over 20,000 population if funds are used for training school resource officers in drug abuse prevention.