SB1605

SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCHOOL COURSE

Complete·8/15/25

SB1605 amends Illinois high school graduation requirements, including vocational education and civics courses.

SB1605 amends the Illinois School Code to adjust high school graduation requirements. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, agricultural education, agricultural business, or any other course related to agriculture satisfies the vocational education requirement. Additionally, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, students must complete a civics course focusing on government institutions, current issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

May 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Effective Date August 15, 2025

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0387