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IL SB2321

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 27-6 of the Illinois School Code regarding physical education requirements for students in public schools and teacher preparation programs.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing exemption provisions for interscholastic athletics, required academic classes, marching band, ROTC programs, and special education students.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

SCH CD-EXEMPT P.E.-SHOW CHOIR

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/30/2013
Education3/5/2013
Assignments2/15/2013

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