HB4239

SCH CD-HIGH SCH COURSE CREDIT

Final Passage·5/21/26

Allows Illinois middle school students to earn high school course credit.

Illinois HB4239 amends the School Code to allow school boards to adopt policies permitting middle school students in grades 7 or 8 to enroll in required high school courses. The courses must be offered by the high school the student would attend and taught by a licensed teacher endorsed for the course's grade level and content area. Students can earn credit if they participate in the course at the high school or pass the end-of-course exam demonstrating proficiency.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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8
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

Feb 25

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 1

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

May 31

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton