IL SB2832

Pilot program in 5 school districts beginning 2027-2028 school year requires prekindergarten through grade 12 students to receive developmental etiquette education covering interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and professional conduct

Statewide mandate begins 2028-2029 requiring all school districts to provide developmental etiquette education for prekindergarten through grade 12 students

Curriculum varies by grade level: prekindergarten/kindergarten covers basic manners and greetings; grades 1-3 cover listening, apologizing, and cooperation; grade 6 covers peer communication and empathy; grade 8 covers cyber etiquette and bystander skills; grade 9 covers first impressions and polite conversation; grade 12 covers interviewing, networking, and workplace etiquette with a capstone project

Successful completion of grade 12 developmental etiquette education becomes a graduation requirement starting with the 2028-2029 school year

State Board of Education must annually collect feedback from school districts and evaluate program implementation