HB 4316 Summary

• Replaces the 1-credit visual arts, performing arts, or applied arts requirement with a 3-credit requirement in "21st century skills" as described in section 1278d, aligned with department guidelines and state board approval.

• Eliminates the foreign language requirement (2 credits in a language other than English) that previously applied to all high school students, though schools are encouraged to offer at least 1 credit in grades K-6.

• Removes language encouraging schools to offer visual arts and performing arts courses as a graduation requirement alternative.

• Modifies specialty school assessment criteria to reference SAT examination scores and applicable state assessments instead of ACT examination scores for mathematics and science performance comparisons.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment only if House Bill 4315 is also enacted into law.