105 ILCS 115/1
Every student, teacher and visitor is required to wear an industrial quality eye protective device when participating in or observing any of the following courses in schools, colleges and universities:
(b) chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids. Such devices may be furnished for all students and teachers, and shall be furnished for all visitors to such classrooms and laboratories.
The State Board of Education shall establish nationally accepted standards for such devices.
(from Ch. 122, par. 698.11)
(Source: P.A. 88-9.)