Illinois HB5320 mandates firearm safety education and lockdown drills in schools, and requires firearm dealers to inform buyers about firearm risks.
HB5320 requires Illinois schools to include firearm safety education in their curriculum, focusing on the risks of firearm ownership and usage for students in grades 6 through 12. This education must be age-appropriate and trauma-informed, developed by the State Board of Education in consultation with various state departments and experts. Schools must also conduct a minimum of one lockdown drill per academic year to address active shooter incidents, with participation from local law enforcement.
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