Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Filed: 4/8/2026
 
 

 
 

 
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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 4788

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 4788 by replacing 
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The School Code is amended by changing Section 
527-250 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/27-250)
7    Sec. 27-250. High school CPR and AED training for pupils. 
8All secondary schools in this State shall include training on 
9how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 
10how to use an automated external defibrillator in their 
11curriculum. This training must be in accordance with standards 
12of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or 
13another nationally recognized certifying organization.
14    No pupil is required to receive training on how to 
15properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or how to 
16use an automated external defibrillator if his or her parent 
 
 
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1or guardian submits written objection thereto, and refusal to 
2take or participate in the training must not be a reason for 
3suspension or expulsion of the pupil.
4    Beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, cardiopulmonary 
5resuscitation training shall include the use of both breasted 
6and non-breasted manikins, which may be provided through the 
7use of chest covers on existing manikins. Schools shall 
8provide reasonable opportunities for students to practice on 
9both breasted and non-breasted manikins. 
10(Source: P.A. 104-391, eff. 8-15-25.)".