Bill Text: IL SR0030 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Affirms the value of incorporating age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and life-saving skills into the curriculum for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Recognizes that collaboration with medical providers and emergency response organizations could prove beneficial to the development of guidelines and resources, ensuring these age appropriate lessons are delivered effectively and safely. Recognizes that the prioritization of interactive, hands-on learning opportunities have proven effective in engaging students and making lessons impactful while maintaining adherence to safety standards. Recognizes the importance of making life-saving education an integral part of preparing young people to be not only good students but also responsible and compassionate citizens capable of responding effectively in times of crisis.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-05 - Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 18, 2025 [SR0030 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0030-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sudden cardiac arrest and other medical
emergencies are leading causes of death in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, Emergency medical situations, including cardiac
arrest, choking, and severe injuries, can occur at any time;
and
WHEREAS, The immediate application of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and first aid can significantly improve
survival rates and outcomes according to the American Heart
Association; and
WHEREAS, The health, safety, and well-being of students
are of paramount importance to the State of Illinois, making
it important to ensure that young learners are equipped with
life-saving skills that can make a critical difference in
emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Equipping young individuals as early as
kindergarten with age-appropriate, life-saving skills,
including basic first aid and emergency response protocols,
helps foster a sense of responsibility, confidence, and
preparedness; and

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WHEREAS, Research indicates that children are capable of
learning life-saving techniques when these skills are
introduced in an age-appropriate and developmentally tailored
manner; and
WHEREAS, Studies have demonstrated that early, repeated
education on CPR, first aid, and other life-saving skills can
empower students to act confidently in emergencies, increasing
the likelihood of positive outcomes for those in distress; and
WHEREAS, Incorporating life-saving education into the
school curriculum aligns with the State's mission to provide a
well-rounded education that prepares students for real-world
challenges; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we affirm the value of
incorporating age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR), first aid, and life-saving skills into the curriculum
for students from kindergarten through eighth grade; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That we recognize that collaboration with
medical providers and emergency response organizations could
prove beneficial to the development of guidelines and

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resources, ensuring these age appropriate lessons are
delivered effectively and safely; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we recognize that the prioritization of
interactive, hands-on learning opportunities have proven
effective in engaging students and making lessons impactful
while maintaining adherence to safety standards; and be it
further