SCH CD-HIGH SCH COURSE REQ House SponsorsRep. Mike Fortner-Linda Chapa LaVia 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/27-22from Ch. 122, par. 27-22 Amends the School Code. Provides that as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade in the 2015-2016 school year or a subsequent school year must successfully complete (i) 4 (instead of 3) years of mathematics, which may include math-intensive courses outside of traditional mathematics courses (instead of one of which must be Algebra I and one of which must include geometry content), and (ii) 3 (instead of 2) years of science, one of which must be a laboratory science. Provides that, when applicable, math-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:105 ILCS 5/27-22.10 rep.Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill with changes. Requires 4 years of language arts aligned with the content of the Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts (rather than just 4 years of language arts). Requires students to complete a course in English language arts during their senior year. Requires 3 years of mathematics that align with the content of the Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (rather than 4 years of mathematics). Provides that all students must complete the required 3 years of mathematics while enrolled in high school and shall complete a mathematics course during their final year of high school. Requires 2 years of science (rather than 3 years of science, one of which much be a laboratory science). Repeals a Section concerning course credit for a high school diploma. 2/13/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2014HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/4/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/21/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mike Fortner 3/21/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote 3/26/2014HouseRemains in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die