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IL HB0247
Bill
Status
Passed
8/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Carroll
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AI Summary
- Safety education instruction required in grades 1-8 at one class period per week, and driver education courses must be offered in grades 9-12 schools
- High school driver education course requires minimum 30 clock hours classroom instruction and 6 clock hours behind-the-wheel instruction in dual control vehicles
- Course curriculum includes Illinois Vehicle Code chapters 11-16, distracted driving instruction, law enforcement traffic stop procedures, and hazards at emergency scenes and railroad crossings
- School districts may contract with commercial driver training schools if licensed by Secretary of State and instructors hold valid teaching licenses; district must post contract online and notify State Board of personnel changes
- Student fees capped at $50 (or up to $250 with school board resolution and public hearing) must be waived for students unable to pay; all fees must be deposited in separate driver education fund for program use only
Legislative Description
SCH CD-DAILY PUPIL ATTENDANCE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0450
8/23/2019
Committee Referrals
Education4/24/2019
Assignments4/3/2019
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies1/29/2019
Rules1/9/2019
Full Bill Text
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