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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include the study of Latinx communities in the curriculum across all content areas, including the contributions made by individual Latinx communities in government and the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences, as well as the contributions of Latinx to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Allows the State Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials that may be used as guidelines for development of the unit of instruction. Requires a regional superintendent of schools to monitor a school district's compliance with the curricular requirements. Provides that each school board shall itself determine the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction satisfying these requirements. Allows a school to meet the requirements through an online program or course.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to require all public elementary and high schools to include Latinx studies in their curriculum starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates that Latinx studies be integrated across all content areas, focusing on the contributions of Latinx communities in government, arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences, as well as their economic, cultural, social, and political impact on the United States. The instruction aims to promote cross-cultural awareness, cultural representation, and social equity, with a goal of fostering student respect for the dignity of all races and peoples while combating discrimination. The State Superintendent of Education is authorized to prepare and provide instructional materials and guidelines, but individual school boards will determine the specific amount of instructional time dedicated to Latinx studies. Regional superintendents will be responsible for monitoring school districts' compliance during annual visits, and schools can satisfy the requirements through traditional or online programs. The bill emphasizes a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating Latinx contributions to American society.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/15/2025)
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