Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 4219
Session 103rd
Sch Cd-Fentanyl Education
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Aug 9, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Janet Yang Rohr
Democrat
Laura Ellman
First Action
Nov 6, 2023
Latest Action
Aug 9, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4219
State
Illinois
Session
103rd
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (5)
Senate Votes (3)
Motion Text
Concurrence
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning fentanyl education, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, provides that in at least one unit in the State-required health courses for grades 6 through 8 a school district shall provide instruction, study, and discussion on the dangers of fentanyl. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 110/3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Removes provisions concerning fentanyl education from the School Code. Provides that the Comprehensive Health Education Program shall include disaster preparedness (instead of survival) and the use and abuse of fentanyl. Makes a change concerning the instruction on mental health and illness. Provides that the curricula on alcohol and drug use and abuse shall be age and developmentally appropriate and may include the information contained in the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Instruction Resource Guide, as applicable, and makes a change concerning the development and availability of instructional materials and guidelines. Provides that the Program shall include instruction, study, and discussion on the dangers of fentanyl in grades 6 through 12. Sets forth requirements concerning the instruction, study, and discussion, including requiring that students in grades 9 through 12 be assessed. Provides that the instruction, study, and discussion may be taught by a licensed educator, school nurse, or school counselor. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a school social worker or law enforcement officer may teach the instruction, study, and discussion on the dangers of fentanyl.
Sources
Record Created
Nov 7, 2023 8:43:01 AM
Record Updated
Aug 29, 2024 10:35:08 AM