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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Requires a school board to offer courses in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam as a part of its school foreign language curricula.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to require school boards to offer foreign language courses in five specific languages: Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam. These languages are predominantly spoken in various regions of India, suggesting the bill aims to provide educational opportunities for students from these linguistic backgrounds or interested in these cultures. By mandating the inclusion of these languages in school foreign language curricula, the bill seeks to expand language learning options and potentially reflect the growing diversity of Illinois' population. The proposed addition would be a new section (27-23.19) in the existing School Code, which governs educational policies and practices for schools in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Re-assigned to Appropriations- Education (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1615&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1615.htm |
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