Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Filed: 4/20/2017
 
 

 

 

 
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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1252




2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 1252, AS AMENDED, by 
3replacing everything after the enacting clause with the 
4following:

 
5    "Section 5. The School Code is amended  by adding Section 
627-3.10 as follows:
 
7    (105 ILCS 5/27-3.10 new)
8    Sec. 27-3.10. Elementary school civics course of study. In 
9addition to the instruction required to be provided under 
10Section 27-3 of this Code, every public elementary school shall 
11include in its 6th, 7th, or 8th grade curriculum, beginning 
12with the 2018-2019 school year, at least one semester of civics 
13education, which shall help young people acquire and learn to 
14use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them 
15to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their 
16lives. Civics education course content shall focus on 
 
 
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1government institutions, the discussion of current and 
2societal issues, service learning, and simulations of the 
3democratic process. Civics education in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade 
4shall be in accordance with Illinois Learning Standards for 
5social science. Additionally, school districts may consult 
6with civics education stakeholders, deemed appropriate by the 
7State Board of Education, with regards to civics education 
8curriculum for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. School districts may 
9utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering 
10civics education.
 

11    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 
122018.".