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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, Sudden cardiac arrest and other medical
3 emergencies are leading causes of death in the United States;
4 and
5 WHEREAS, Emergency medical situations, including cardiac
6 arrest, choking, and severe injuries, can occur at any time;
7 and
8 WHEREAS, The immediate application of cardiopulmonary
9 resuscitation (CPR) and first aid can significantly improve
10 survival rates and outcomes according to the American Heart
11 Association; and
12 WHEREAS, The health, safety, and well-being of students
13 are of paramount importance to the State of Illinois, making
14 it important to ensure that young learners are equipped with
15 life-saving skills that can make a critical difference in
16 emergency situations; and
17 WHEREAS, Equipping young individuals as early as
18 kindergarten with age-appropriate, life-saving skills,
19 including basic first aid and emergency response protocols,
20 helps foster a sense of responsibility, confidence, and
21 preparedness; and
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1 WHEREAS, Research indicates that children are capable of
2 learning life-saving techniques when these skills are
3 introduced in an age-appropriate and developmentally tailored
4 manner; and
5 WHEREAS, Studies have demonstrated that early, repeated
6 education on CPR, first aid, and other life-saving skills can
7 empower students to act confidently in emergencies, increasing
8 the likelihood of positive outcomes for those in distress; and
9 WHEREAS, Incorporating life-saving education into the
10 school curriculum aligns with the State's mission to provide a
11 well-rounded education that prepares students for real-world
12 challenges; therefore, be it
13 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
14 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we affirm the value of
15 incorporating age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
16 (CPR), first aid, and life-saving skills into the curriculum
17 for students from kindergarten through eighth grade; and be it
18 further
19 RESOLVED, That we recognize that collaboration with
20 medical providers and emergency response organizations could
21 prove beneficial to the development of guidelines and
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1 resources, ensuring these age appropriate lessons are
2 delivered effectively and safely; and be it further
3 RESOLVED, That we recognize that the prioritization of
4 interactive, hands-on learning opportunities have proven
5 effective in engaging students and making lessons impactful
6 while maintaining adherence to safety standards; and be it
7 further
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