HB4143

SCH CD-ITALIAN AMERICAN HIST

Introduced·10/2/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 11

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee

Oct 15, 2025

House

First Reading