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Schools

Safety in our schools is a right every student and family should expect. The State of Illinois has incorporated numerous initiatives to ensure our schools are as well prepared as possible. This Web page divides our information in two categories of pre-college (grades pre K-12) and College. Each discusses programs and initiatives the State of Illinois has adopted to ensure pre-planning for emergencies and the ability to respond to an emergency is there.

Pre College (Pre K – K12)

Safe School Drill Act
- Purpose: Public Act 094-0600 (105 ILCS 128) also known as the School Safety Drill Act, was signed into law August 16, 2005. Its purpose is to have public and private schools review their school safety plans with first responders and to conduct specific school safety drills.
- Additional Documents

Multi Hazard Emergency Planning for Illinois Schools.
- Training Information: The Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with the Illinois Terrorism Task Force is sponsoring a statewide school security training project designed to increase the capacity of schools to plan for and manage critical incidents.
- Training Schedule

School Emergency and Crisis Response Plan Template
- Template for school officials and emergency management to work together.

Safe Schools Video

College Level (K13+)

Campus Safety Initiative
- Campus Security Task Force Report

Multi Hazard Emergency Planning for Illinois Schools.
- Training Information: The Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with the Illinois Terrorism Task Force is sponsoring a statewide school security training project designed to increase the capacity of schools to plan for and manage critical incidents.
- Training Schedule

Campus CERT Class

For Additional Information