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

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

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1		resources, ensuring these age appropriate lessons are
2		delivered effectively and safely; and be it further
3		RESOLVED, That we recognize that the prioritization of
4		interactive, hands-on learning opportunities have proven
5		effective in engaging students and making lessons impactful
6		while maintaining adherence to safety standards; and be it
7		further
8		RESOLVED, That we recognize the importance of making
9		life-saving education an integral part of preparing young
10		people to be not only good students but also responsible and
11		compassionate citizens capable of responding effectively in
12		times of crisis.