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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires every public elementary and high school to include in its curriculum the study of the contributions made by Latin Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall monitor a school district's compliance with the requirement during the regional superintendent's annual compliance visit and make recommendations for improvement. Provides that the failure by a school district or school to comply with the requirement shall result in a written warning for the first offense, and if the school district or school continues to fail to comply with the requirements, the school district or school shall face disciplinary action at the discretion of the regional superintendent. Requires the State Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials and professional development opportunities that may be used as guidelines for the development of a Latin American unit of study. Effective August 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all public elementary and high schools in Illinois must incorporate the study of contributions made by Latin Americans to the United States' economic, cultural, social, and political development into their curriculum, including the history of the "Latine experience" and the effects of colonialism. The regional superintendent of schools will oversee compliance during annual visits, offering recommendations for improvement, and will issue a written warning for the first instance of non-compliance, with further disciplinary action possible for continued failure. To assist schools, the State Superintendent of Education will provide instructional materials and professional development opportunities, though each school board will decide the minimum instructional time required for this new unit of study. This new requirement will take effect on August 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Education Policy Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 122) (on 02/25/2026)
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