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IL SB2321
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 27-6 of the Illinois School Code regarding physical education requirements for students in public schools and teacher preparation programs.
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Authorizes school boards to excuse students in grades 9-12 enrolled in show choir programs (for credit, taught by licensed teachers) from physical education courses if they request an exemption for ongoing participation in the show choir program.
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Requires that show choir exemptions apply only one semester per school term and that the show choir program must emphasize dance-type movement with singing.
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Maintains existing exemption provisions for interscholastic athletics, required academic classes, marching band, ROTC programs, and special education students.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
SCH CD-EXEMPT P.E.-SHOW CHOIR
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015