HB4864

Illinois HB4864 mandates comprehensive in-service training for school personnel on various health conditions and social issues affecting students.

HB4864 requires Illinois school boards to conduct in-service training for teachers, administrators, and support staff on topics such as iron deficiency, diabetes, anaphylactic reactions, asthma, seizure recognition, and social-emotional learning. Training on life-threatening bleeding and the use of trauma kits must be completed within six months of employment and renewed every two years. Training on homelessness, mental illness, trauma, suicidal behavior, domestic and sexual violence, and cultural competency must be completed within six months of employment and renewed every five years.