2. New Illinois Laws on Education
This year, the Illinois
legislature passed a
number of laws dealing
with education.

3. New Illinois Laws on Education
These measures are designed
to make schools more safe,
secure and better learning
environments.

4. New Illinois Laws on Education
As teachers, students and
parents prepare for a new
school year, we invite you
to learn about these new
laws.

5. New Illinois Laws on Education
Signed
into law
8.1.14
Cyberbullying: HB 4207 builds on previous laws to prohibit
bullying via electronic technology even
when not at school.

6. New Illinois Laws on Education
Bullying: Schools must investigate, intervene
and inform students and parents of bullying
reports and maintain privacy. HB5707
Signed
into law
6.26.14

7. New Illinois Laws on Education
Emergency allergy treatment: EpiPens may be carried and administered by students
or trained school personnel for severe allergic reactions.
HB5892
Signed
into law
7.30.14

8. New Illinois Laws on Education
Signed
into law
6.5.14
CPR and AEDs in high schools: health class
curriculum will include training in CPR and AED
use. HB3724

9. New Illinois Laws on Education
Dyslexia: The State Board of Education will include dyslexia
in special education provisions and create training for
teachers. HB3700
Signed
into law
7.14.14

10. New Illinois Laws on Education
Charter schools: must comply with same state and
federal laws on special education and English language
learners as public schools. HB4527
Signed
into law
6.9.14

11. New Illinois Laws on Education
Safety drills: private schools must conduct safety
drills at least once a year, as public schools do.
SB2710
Signed
into law
6.23.14

12. New Illinois Laws on Education
Security: a State Board of Education task force will
recommend plans to improve school security. SB2747
Signed
into law
7.3.14

13. New Illinois Laws on Education
Physical fitness: schools will submit fitness testing
results to the State Board to review program
effectiveness. HB5397
Signed
into law
8.4.14

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