Illinois HB2997 mandates Arab American history instruction in public schools starting in 2026.
Illinois HB2997 requires public elementary and high schools to include a unit on Arab American history in their curriculum starting in 2026. This unit will cover the history of Arab Americans in Illinois and the Midwest, as well as their contributions from the 19th century onward. The State Superintendent of Education can provide instructional materials, but each school board will decide the minimum instructional time for this unit. Schools can fulfill this requirement through an online program or course. The regional superintendent of schools will monitor compliance during annual visits.
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