House Sponsors: BOLAND AND HOWARD. Short description: SCHCD-STUDY NONWESTERN SOCIETY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Establishes a one year course of study of the history, culture, and geography of non-Western societies as an additional course required for high school graduation for all pupils (other than students with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an individualized education program) entering the 9th grade during the 1998-99 or a subsequent school year. Effective January 1, 1998. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Ed.) SBE estimates that implementation of HB515 could conservatively cost $35 million annually. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Ed.) No change from SBE fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status