Curtis Tarver
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 25
Primary
Creates the Illinois Curriculum Overview and Alignment Act. Requires, beginning January 1, 2026, the State Board of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of all mandated units of study every 5 years. Sets forth what the review shall include. Provides that the review process shall incorporate feedback from educators and administrators, parents and guardians, students, via surveys or focus groups, and subject matter experts and community organizations. Requires the State Board of Education to publish a public report summarizing findings and recommendations from the curriculum overview. Provides that following each curriculum overview, the State Board of Education shall: (1) develop an action plan to address identified gaps or areas for improvement; (2) provide professional development for educators on updates or changes; and (3) monitor the implementation of curriculum updates and assess their impact on student outcomes. Requires the General Assembly to appropriate funds necessary for the State Board of Education to carry out the requirements of the Act. Effective immediately.
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Assigned to Education
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| Introduced | HTML PDF |
| Engrossed | HTML PDF |
| House Amendment 001 | HTML PDF |
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