SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCH COURSES Senate SponsorsSen. Miguel del Valle-Iris Y. Martinez-Antonio Munoz 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/27-22from Ch. 122, par. 27-2230 ILCS 805/8.27 newAmends the School Code. Provides that each pupil entering the 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or a subsequent school year must successfully complete (i) 4 years of English (instead of 3 years of language arts), (ii) 3 (instead of 2) years of mathematics (iii) 3 years (instead of one year) of science, (iv) 3 (instead of 2) years of social studies, (v) 2 years of a foreign language (instead of one year chosen from music, art, foreign language, or vocational education), (vi) 2 years of fine arts, which may include one year of art or drafting and one year of music, and (vii) 2 years of physical education. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective July 1, 2003. 1/9/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle 1/9/2003SenateFirst Reading 1/9/2003SenateReferred to Rules 1/29/2003SenateAssigned to Education 1/29/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/29/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz 2/5/2003SenatePostponed - Education 2/19/2003SenatePostponed - Education 3/12/2003SenatePostponed - Education 3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die