Bill > HB1787

This bill amends the School Safety Drill Act to require school districts to provide comprehensive safety training and support for substitute teachers and personnel. Specifically, the bill mandates in-person training on school evacuation and lockdown drills for all substitute staff when possible, with special provisions for those holding a Short-Term Substitute Teaching License. The legislation also requires school districts to implement specific support recommendations, such as prominently displaying exit maps in every classroom and providing information packets to full-time employees that include detailed district-approved evacuation and lockdown procedure guidelines. The goal is to ensure that substitute personnel are well-prepared and informed about critical safety protocols, thereby enhancing overall school safety and emergency readiness. This bill addresses a potential gap in safety training by focusing explicitly on substitute teachers, who may not always receive the same level of comprehensive safety instruction as full-time staff.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1787&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104