Margo McDermed voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Requires Civics Education
Signed by Governor JB Pritzker
Title: Requires Civics Education
Vote to pass a bill that requires civics education courses.
Requires every public elementary school to include in their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curriculum at least one semester of civics education with the purpose of assisting youth in gaining skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be competent and responsible citizens (Sec. 1).
Requires Civics education in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade be in accordance to Illinois Learning Standards for social science (Sec. 1).
Authorizes school districts to consult civics education stakeholders deemed appropriate by the State Board of Education with regards to their curriculum for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education (Sec. 1).
Title: Requires Civics Education
Vote to pass a bill that requires civics education courses.
Requires every public elementary school to include in their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curriculum at least one semester of civics education with the purpose of assisting youth in gaining skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be competent and responsible citizens (Sec. 1).
Requires Civics education in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade be in accordance to Illinois Learning Standards for social science (Sec. 1).
Authorizes school districts to consult civics education stakeholders deemed appropriate by the State Board of Education with regards to their curriculum for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education (Sec. 1).
Title: Requires Civics Education