Illinois HB4143 mandates the inclusion of Italian American history in public school curriculums starting in 2027.
HB4143 amends the School Code to require every public elementary and high school in Illinois to include a unit of instruction on Italian American history in their curriculums starting with the 2027-2028 school year. This unit will cover the history of Italian Americans in the state and the Midwest, their contributions to civil rights, and their roles in government, arts, humanities, and sciences. The State Superintendent of Education will provide instructional materials, and each school board will determine the minimum instructional time.
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