Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB1615      — SCH CD-FOREIGN LANG CURRICULA

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Requires schools to offer courses in specific foreign languages.

The bill mandates that school boards include Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam in their foreign language curricula. This aims to broaden language offerings in schools.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your children may have more language options in school, reflecting diverse cultures.

Summary

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Requires a school board to offer courses in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam as a part of its school foreign language curricula.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Re-assigned to Appropriations- Education

  6. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  11. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1615      do?
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Requires a school board to offer courses in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam as a part of its school foreign language curricula.
Who sponsors SB1615     ?
SB1615      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1615     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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