103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB2773

 

Introduced 2/16/2023, by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
105 ILCS 5/10-20.85 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.82 new

    Amends the School Code. Provides that school districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.


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STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT
MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning education.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Sections
510-20.85 and 34-18.82 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/10-20.85 new)
7    Sec. 10-20.85. Phonics education. School districts shall
8teach students how to read using phonics.
 
9    (105 ILCS 5/34-18.82 new)
10    Sec. 34-18.82. Phonics education. The school district
11shall teach students how to read using phonics.