STUDENTS MAY LEARN ABOUT HUNTING SAFETY UNDER A BILL PENDING IN THE ILLINOIS HOUSE. 

THE LEGISLATION LETS SCHOOLS ADD HUNTING EDUCATION LESSONS TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. IT’S SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE MONICA BRISTOW OF ALTON.

BRISTOW STRESSES THIS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT, BUT CURRICULUM THAT SCHOOLS CAN ADD IF THEY WISH. REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES MEIER OF HIGHLAND SAYS THIS WILL BE GREAT, ESPECIALLY FOR DOWNTOWN SCHOOLS.

THE BILL PASSED A HOUSE COMMITTEE AND NOW AWAITS A VOTE BEFORE THE FULL HOUSE.