Illinois SB2058 mandates a unit of instruction on recent history in American history courses.

Illinois SB2058 amends the School Code to require every public elementary school and high school social studies course pertaining to American history to include a unit of instruction on the events of the previous 30 years. The unit must be unbiased, objective, and thorough, covering significant nationwide and global phenomena. The State Superintendent of Education may provide instructional materials and professional development opportunities, but each school board determines the minimum instructional time.

Illinois SB2058 mandates a unit of instruction on recent history in American history courses.

Illinois SB2058 amends the School Code to require every public elementary school and high school social studies course pertaining to American history to include a unit of instruction on the events of the previous 30 years. The unit must be unbiased, objective, and thorough, covering significant nationwide and global phenomena. The State Superintendent of Education may provide instructional materials and professional development opportunities, but each school board determines the minimum instructional time.