Illinois HB2997 mandates public schools to include Arab American history in their curriculum starting in 2026.
HB2997 requires Illinois public elementary and high schools to incorporate a unit on Arab American history into their curriculum starting in the 2026-2027 school year. This unit will cover the history of Arab Americans in Illinois and the Midwest, along with their contributions since the 19th century. The State Superintendent of Education can provide instructional materials, including those from the Public Broadcasting Service, to assist school boards in developing this unit. Each school board will decide the minimum instructional time needed.
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