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This bill establishes the Curriculum Transparency Act, which requires public schools and charter schools to publish detailed information about their instructional materials and teaching practices on their websites. Schools must disclose, within 10 school days of first use, comprehensive listings of lesson plans, learning materials, staff training resources, and instructional activities, including specifics like textbooks, videos, digital materials, websites, handouts, and guest lectures. The bill mandates that these materials be electronically searchable by grade, subject, and teacher, and remain accessible for at least two years. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide parents and guardians with the ability to review copyrighted instructional materials within 10 school days of a written request, either by providing on-site access or temporary remote login credentials. The legislation includes an enforcement mechanism that allows the State Superintendent, Attorney General, local State's Attorney, or parents/students to file complaints and potentially seek legal action if schools do not comply. Importantly, the bill includes exceptions for very small schools and specialized educational materials for students with individual education plans. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and parental involvement in educational content and processes.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2080&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104