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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district may apply for an agriculture education teacher grant to fund an amount not to exceed 50% of the personal services cost for an agriculture education teacher and the teacher shall receive 100% of the compensation for 60 additional days. Provides, in a provision concerning prerequisites to receiving a high school diploma, that each pupil entering the 9th grade must successfully complete one year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C) foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, (D) career and technical education (rather than vocational education), or (E) forensic speech (speech and debate). Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to modify high school graduation requirements by expanding the options for fulfilling the vocational education course requirement. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, students will be able to satisfy the vocational education requirement by taking agricultural education, agricultural business, or any other course related to agriculture. This change provides students with more flexible pathways to meet their high school diploma prerequisites, specifically in the area of vocational education. The bill recognizes the importance of agricultural education as a valuable vocational skill and gives schools the ability to offer agricultural courses that can count towards graduation requirements. The modification is part of a broader effort to provide students with diverse educational opportunities that can prepare them for future careers, particularly in agricultural and related industries. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, allowing schools to begin planning for the implementation of these new course options in the upcoming school years.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (24)
Mary Gill (D)*,
Jay Hoffman (D)*,
Doris Turner (D)*,
Chris Balkema (R),
Jason Bunting (R),
Amy Elik (R),
Marcus Evans (D),
Brad Fritts (R),
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Jeff Keicher (R),
Michael Kelly (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Charlie Meier (R),
Jason Plummer (R),
Steve Reick (R),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Rick Ryan (D),
Sue Scherer (D),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Katie Stuart (D),
Dan Swanson (R),
Sally Turner (R),
Dave Vella (D),
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1605&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1605ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1605ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1605eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1605.htm |
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