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SB3070 - 104th General Assembly
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Willie Preston - Meg Loughran Cappel - Erica Harriss - Karina Villa - Chris Balkema, David Koehler, Seth Lewis, Darby A. Hills, Paul Faraci, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Andrew S. Chesney, Christopher Belt, Kimberly A. Lightford and Jason PlummerHouse Sponsors
(Rep. William "Will" Davis - Sharon Chung - Amy Elik - Dave Vella - Gregg Johnson, 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, Dan 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 and Stephanie A. Kifowit)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-605was 105 ILCS 5/27-22
110 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 144, par. 29
110 ILCS 520/8efrom Ch. 144, par. 658e
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
110 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 144, par. 29
110 ILCS 520/8efrom Ch. 144, par. 658e
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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 coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for an approved career and technical education course (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Provides that a pupil who satisfies either course requirement is deemed to have satisfied the requirement for one year of music, art, foreign language, career and technical education, or forensic speech. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel |
| 3/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Education |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 4/24/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 5/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 5/12/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments |
| 5/14/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 5/15/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Waive Posting Notice |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Karina Villa |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000 |
| 5/19/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2026 |
| 5/20/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills |
| 5/20/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci |
| 5/21/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton |
| 5/21/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/21/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026 |
| 5/21/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 |
| 5/26/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Arrived in House |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik |
| 5/28/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 5/28/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 5/29/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Assigned to Education Policy Committee |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Education Policy Committee; Rep. Katie Stuart |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-038-001 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 012-001-000 |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/30/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca |
| 5/30/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-004 |
| 5/31/2026 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens |
| 5/31/2026 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |