summary
Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, every public high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on civic engagement. Provides that, as part of the unit of instruction, students must attend an open meeting of the governing body of a special district, the corporate authorities of a municipality, the township board of a township, the county board of a county, or any similar governing or legislating body of a unit of government. Provides that, if physical attendance at such a meeting is not feasible, then attendance may be virtual.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting with the 2027-2028 school year, all public high schools in Illinois must incorporate a unit of instruction on civic engagement into their curriculum, requiring students to attend an open meeting of a local government body, such as a municipality, township, county, or special district, which are all units of government responsible for local services and decision-making; if in-person attendance is not possible, virtual attendance will be permitted.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2026)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...