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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning State goals and assessment, provides that a student may not be considered proficient in mathematics or English language arts with a score on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness that is lower than 750/850, nor may a student be considered proficient in science with a score on the Illinois Science Assessment that is lower than 812/850. Provides that for the assessment administered by the State Board of Education for the purpose of student application to or admission consideration by an institution of higher education, a student may not be considered proficient in mathematics with a score that is lower than 22 on the ACT or its recognized equivalent, nor may a student be considered proficient in English language arts with a score that is lower than 42 on the ACT or its recognized equivalent. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to establish new minimum proficiency scores for students on state assessments. Specifically, a student will not be considered proficient in mathematics or English language arts if they score below 750 out of 850 on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, and they will not be considered proficient in science if they score below 812 out of 850 on the Illinois Science Assessment. Additionally, for assessments used for college admissions, a student must score at least 22 on the ACT or its equivalent in mathematics and at least 42 in English language arts to be considered proficient. These changes are intended to set clearer benchmarks for student achievement in core subjects.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield (on 02/26/2026)
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