SB2135 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to allow retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers.

SB2135 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to allow the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to offer the school resource officer course to qualified retired law enforcement officers. These officers can then be employed by schools or school districts. The Board may issue a waiver for the course based on an officer's prior training and experience. The employing agency will receive a certificate upon completion of the course or a letter of approval for any waiver granted. Additionally, the bill allows school resource officers to carry firearms while performing their duties.

SB2135 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to allow retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers.

SB2135 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to allow the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to offer the school resource officer course to qualified retired law enforcement officers. These officers can then be employed by schools or school districts. The Board may issue a waiver for the course based on an officer's prior training and experience. The employing agency will receive a certificate upon completion of the course or a letter of approval for any waiver granted. Additionally, the bill allows school resource officers to carry firearms while performing their duties.