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

2. New Illinois Laws on Education These measures are designed to make schools more safe, secure and better learning environments. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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 12. 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 13. Illinoissenatedemocrats.comIllinoissenatedemocrats.com Learn about new laws on other topics on our website.