SB4026 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQ
Last Action
2/06/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. With respect to the requirement that, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, each pupil entering the 9th grade must, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, successfully complete 2 years of foreign language courses, requires a high school to offer 2 years of foreign-language course credit to any student who either (i) successfully passes a standardized test of language proficiency for a language other than English at the level required for the State Seal of Biliteracy or (ii) presents an official transcript demonstrating completion of 2 years of high-school equivalency in which the language of instruction was in a language other than English.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |