HB4372

SCH CD-LATINE STUDIES

Chamber Passed·4/15/26

Illinois HB4372 mandates public elementary and high schools to include Latin American studies in their curriculum.

HB4372 requires every public elementary and high school in Illinois to incorporate the study of Latin American contributions to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States into their curriculum. This includes the events of the Latine experience and Latin American history, as well as contributions in government and the arts, humanities, and sciences. The regional superintendent of schools will monitor compliance and provide recommendations for improvement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 15
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Apr 16

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading