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Sch Cd-asian American History

It became law on Jul 9, 2021.

IL HB 376 · House Bill · 102nd

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Became law
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+74
Latest action
Jul 9, 2021

What it does

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Requires every public elementary school and high school to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history; contains provisions governing this instruction. Provides that the teaching of history of the United States shall include the study of the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and the heroic service of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army during World War II. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/27-21 Removes the provisions relating to the history of the United States.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 9, 2021

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