SB3070

EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE

Final Passage·5/31/26

Illinois SB3070 amends high school course requirements and university admissions policies.

SB3070 modifies the required high school courses for diploma eligibility, including civics education and career-focused coursework. It also changes university admissions policies, allowing alternatives to foreign language courses and waiving application fees for low-income students. The bill affects public universities in Illinois, including Northeastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, and others. Effective immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 29

3:30 PM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

May 19

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 31

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

May 31

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-004