SB1210

SCH CD-FIREARM SAFETY COURSE

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

SB1210 allows Illinois school districts to offer voluntary firearm safety courses for students in grades 9 through 12.

SB1210 amends the School Code to permit school districts to offer a firearm safety training course to students in grades 9 through 12, which may include hunting safety instruction. The bill stipulates that participation in the course is voluntary, and if a school board intends to offer such a course, it must develop and publish a policy on the district's website. The course cannot involve operable firearms or live ammunition.

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History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

Jan 24, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson