SB1615

SCH CD-FOREIGN LANG CURRICULA

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1615 mandates school boards to include Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam courses in their foreign language curricula.

Illinois SB1615 amends the School Code to require school boards to offer courses in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam as part of their foreign language curricula. This bill aims to enhance language diversity and cultural understanding in Illinois schools by mandating the inclusion of these specific languages.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026