SCH CD-FIRST AID-CPR House SponsorsRep. Calvin L. Giles-Kenneth Dunkin 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/21-1from Ch. 122, par. 21-1 Amends the School Code. Beginning July 1, 2004, provides that issuance or renewal of a teaching certificate is contingent upon certification in first aid and CPR. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for continuing education in first aid and CPR.House Amendment No. 1 Removes the requirement that renewal of a teaching certificate is contingent upon the applicant demonstrating that he or she holds current certification in first aid and CPR. Provides that the State Board of Education shall accept First Aid and CPR/AED certificates from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or any other nationally recognized certifying agency approved by the Department of Public Health as sufficient documentation to qualify as an approved continuing education program. 2/19/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Calvin L. Giles 2/19/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/21/2003HouseAssigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee 2/28/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 3/12/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Elementary and Secondary Education Committee 3/12/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/12/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; 018-000-000 3/12/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/4/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die