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This joint resolution encourages school districts in Illinois to consider offering Arabic as a foreign language option in their curriculum, emphasizing the importance of transparency and collaboration in this process, and urging districts to utilize all available state and federal resources. The resolution highlights that Arabic is a globally significant language, designated as a "Critical Need Language" by the federal government, and its study is crucial for national security, global competitiveness, and fostering intercultural understanding, as evidenced by various federal initiatives and Illinois' own State Seal of Biliteracy which includes Arabic.