Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 9 D · 6 R cosponsors

SB3070      — EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0814

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 29, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 58 sponsors

    1 primary, 57 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill allows students to substitute foreign language courses with career-focused coursework for high school graduation requirements.

Starting with the 2028-2029 school year, high school students can graduate by completing either two years of foreign language or two years of career-focused courses. Public universities cannot require foreign language completion for admission if students have a College and Career Pathway Endorsement instead.

What this means for you
  • Students: Students will have more options for fulfilling high school graduation requirements.
  • Public Universities: Public universities will need to adjust their admission criteria regarding foreign language requirements.

Summary

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of career-focused coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that a public university may not require State public high school graduates, as a condition of acceptance, to have completed any years of foreign language courses unless the university permits, as an alternative to completion of a foreign language course, attainment of a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0814

  2. Effective Date August 7, 2026

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  31. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  32. Passed Both Houses

  33. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-004

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  37. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  38. Second Reading - Short Debate

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  40. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo

  43. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  45. Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 012-001-000

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  47. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001

  48. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart

  49. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  50. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  51. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  55. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  56. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  57. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  58. Referred to Rules Committee

  59. First Reading

  60. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  61. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  62. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  63. Chief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  64. Arrived in House

  65. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  66. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  67. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  68. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  69. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  70. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  71. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026

  72. Second Reading

  73. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  74. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  75. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  76. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2026

  77. Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000

  78. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  79. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Karina Villa

  80. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  81. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  82. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  83. Waive Posting Notice

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

  85. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  86. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  87. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  88. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

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

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

  91. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education

  92. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  93. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  94. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

  95. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  96. Assigned to Education

  97. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  98. Referred to Assignments

  99. First Reading

  100. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Sponsors

  • William "Will" Davis · Cosponsor
  • Sharon Chung · Cosponsor
  • Amy Elik · Cosponsor
  • Dave Vella · Cosponsor
  • Jason R. Bunting · Cosponsor
  • Dan Swanson · Cosponsor
  • Charles Meier · Cosponsor
  • Regan Deering · Cosponsor
  • Wayne A. Rosenthal · Cosponsor
  • Rick Ryan · Cosponsor
  • Rita Mayfield · Cosponsor
  • Fred Crespo · Cosponsor
  • Suzanne M. Ness · Cosponsor
  • Debbie Meyers-Martin · Cosponsor
  • Anthony DeLuca · Cosponsor
  • Natalie A. Manley · Cosponsor
  • Patrick Windhorst · Cosponsor
  • Dave Severin · Cosponsor
  • David Friess · Cosponsor
  • Patrick Sheehan · Cosponsor
  • William E Hauter · Cosponsor
  • Adam M. Niemerg · Cosponsor
  • Tony M. McCombie · Cosponsor
  • Daniel J. Ugaste · Cosponsor
  • Brandun Schweizer · Cosponsor
  • Chris Miller · Cosponsor
  • Steven Reick · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Schmidt · Cosponsor
  • Martin McLaughlin · Cosponsor
  • Travis Weaver · Cosponsor
  • Bradley Fritts · Cosponsor
  • Blaine Wilhour · Cosponsor
  • Jackie Haas · Cosponsor
  • Tom Weber · Cosponsor
  • Kyle Moore · Cosponsor
  • John M. Cabello · Cosponsor
  • Norine K. Hammond · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Michael J. Coffey · Cosponsor
  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer · Cosponsor
  • Ryan Spain · Cosponsor
  • Jay Hoffman · Cosponsor
  • Brad Stephens · Cosponsor
  • Stephanie A. Kifowit · Cosponsor
  • Willie Preston · Primary
  • Meg Loughran Cappel · Cosponsor
  • Erica Harriss · Cosponsor
  • Karina Villa · Cosponsor
  • Chris Balkema · Cosponsor
  • David Koehler · Cosponsor
  • Seth Lewis · Cosponsor
  • Darby A. Hills · Cosponsor
  • Paul Faraci · Cosponsor
  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton · Cosponsor
  • Andrew S. Chesney · Cosponsor
  • Christopher Belt · Cosponsor
  • Kimberly A. Lightford · Cosponsor
  • Jason Plummer · Cosponsor
  • Adriane L. Johnson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 57 co-sponsors · 125 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (57)

Not signed on (125)

125 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 61009
Republican 37001
Unaffiliated 8001
Total 1060011
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Not Voting
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Not Voting
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Not Voting
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Not Voting
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Education Policy

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8100
Republican 4000
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Nay
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 33001
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 57001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 9001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3070      do?
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of career-focused coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that a public university may not require State public high school graduates, as a condition of acceptance, to have completed any years of foreign language courses unless the university permits, as an alternative to completion of a foreign language course, attainment of a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3070     ?
SB3070      is sponsored by William "Will" Davis, Sharon Chung, Amy Elik, Dave Vella, Jason R. Bunting, Dan Swanson, Charles Meier, Regan Deering, Wayne A. Rosenthal, Rick Ryan, Rita Mayfield, Fred Crespo, Suzanne M. Ness, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Anthony DeLuca, Natalie A. Manley, Patrick Windhorst, Dave Severin, David Friess, Patrick Sheehan, William E Hauter, Adam M. Niemerg, Tony M. McCombie, Daniel J. Ugaste, Brandun Schweizer, Chris Miller, Steven Reick, Kevin Schmidt, Martin McLaughlin, Travis Weaver, Bradley Fritts, Blaine Wilhour, Jackie Haas, Tom Weber, Kyle Moore, John M. Cabello, Norine K. Hammond, Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Ryan Spain, Jay Hoffman, Brad Stephens, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Willie Preston (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Erica Harriss (Republican), Karina Villa (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), David Koehler (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Jason Plummer (Republican), and Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3070     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 29, 2026. It awaits signature.
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