HB2451

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Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2451 modifies high school course requirements and university admissions criteria.

HB2451 amends the School Code to change high school diploma prerequisites, allowing students to choose between two years of foreign language or two years of career-focused coursework. It also modifies university admissions requirements, stipulating that students must complete specific coursework in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and electives. Certain universities may admit students based on assessment or evaluation of coursework taken, including career and technical education courses.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Nov 21, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

Nov 14, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee