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IL HB0376

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, every public elementary school and high school must include a unit of instruction on Asian American history in its curriculum
  • Curriculum must cover Asian American history in Illinois and the Midwest, contributions to civil rights from the 19th century onward, and achievements by individual Asian Americans in government, arts, humanities, and sciences
  • Study of this material constitutes student affirmation of commitment to respect all races and peoples and reject discrimination
  • State Superintendent of Education may prepare and provide instructional materials and guidelines to school boards, but each board determines minimum instructional time required for the unit
  • Regional superintendents must monitor school districts' compliance during annual visits, and schools may meet requirements through online programs or courses

Legislative Description

SCH CD-ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0044

7/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules5/26/2021
Education5/11/2021
Assignments5/10/2021
Education5/4/2021
Assignments4/28/2021
Education4/28/2021
Assignments4/15/2021
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies3/2/2021
Rules1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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