All Roll Calls
Yes: 270 • No: 0
IllinoisSB1605104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
Sponsored By: Doris Turner (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New course rules to graduate high school
The law sets phased high school course requirements tied to the year a student starts 9th grade. For students entering through 2023–24: four years of language arts; two years of writing‑intensive (one in English); three years of math including Algebra I and geometry content; two years of science; two years of social studies with U.S. history and civics; and one year from art, music, foreign language (ASL allowed), vocational, or forensic speech. Students who started in 2022–23 or 2023–24 also need one year of intensive computer literacy. For students entering in 2024–25 and later: add one year of computer literacy and require two years of laboratory science. For students entering in 2028–29 and later: two years of a foreign language are required, and ASL counts.
Grants fund extra time for ag teachers
The law creates a grant program for agriculture education. Grants can pay for up to 60 extra days (400 hours) of a teacher’s work. Normally, the grant covers up to 50% of the added pay. For new agriculture programs, it covers up to 100% in years 1–2 and up to 80% in years 3–4. Districts must base extra pay on the teacher’s regular-duty rate. The State Board runs the program, sets rules, and provides a system to track hours. Funding depends on money the state sets aside each year.
More flexibility in graduation credits
If a district offers AP Computer Science, it counts as a math‑based course and must show on the transcript as meeting math needs. Students with an IEP that sets their course of study are exempt from the listed course requirements. Several older 9th‑grade entry groups are also exempt from newer rules; check the student’s entry year. During a Governor‑declared public health disaster, the State Board may adjust graduation rules for grades 9–12.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Amy Elik
Republican • House
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Democratic • House
Bradley Fritts
Republican • House
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Jason Plummer
Republican • Senate
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Jeff Keicher
Republican • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Mary Gill
Democratic • House
Michael J. Kelly
Democratic • House
Patrick Sheehan
Republican • House
Rick Ryan
Democratic • House
Sally J. Turner
Republican • Senate
Steven Reick
Republican • House
Sue Scherer
Democratic • House
Wayne A. Rosenthal
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/31/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 5/23/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 109 • No: 0
House vote • 5/21/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Do Pass Education;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0387
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/27/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner
5/27/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 27, 2025
5/26/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
5/26/2025SenateAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
5/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
5/23/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
5/23/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/23/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced