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IL HB5289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires every public high school in Illinois to include a unit of instruction on civic engagement in its curriculum, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year
  • Mandates that students attend an open meeting of a local governing body as part of the civic engagement unit, including options such as special district boards, municipal authorities, township boards, or county boards
  • Allows virtual attendance at government meetings when physical attendance is not feasible
  • Amends the School Code by adding Section 27-517 on civic engagement education
  • May require state reimbursement to schools under the State Mandates Act

Legislative Description

SCH CD-CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUC

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy2/24/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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