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Public Act 101-0254
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| HB2265 Enrolled | LRB101 04754 AXK 49763 b |
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AN ACT concerning education.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section |
27-3.10 as follows:
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(105 ILCS 5/27-3.10 new) |
Sec. 27-3.10. Elementary school civics course of study. In |
addition to the instruction required to be provided under |
Section 27-3 of this Code, every public elementary school shall |
include in its 6th, 7th, or 8th grade curriculum, beginning |
with the 2020-2021 school year, at least one semester of civics |
education, which shall help young people acquire and learn to |
use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them |
to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their |
lives. Civics education course content shall focus on |
government institutions, the discussion of current and |
societal issues, service learning, and simulations of the |
democratic process. Civics education in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade |
shall be in accordance with Illinois Learning Standards for |
social science. Additionally, school districts may consult |
with civics education stakeholders, deemed appropriate by the |
State Board of Education, with regard to civics education |
curriculum for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. School districts may |