105 ILCS 5/27-22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 27 - Courses of Study--Special Instruction

 (from Ch. 122, par. 27-22)(Text of Section from P.A. 101-654, Article 50, Section 50-5)Sec. 27-22. Required high school courses.(a) (Blank).(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).(d) (Blank).(e) Through the 2023-2024 school year, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil  entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully  complete all of the following courses:(1) Four years of language arts.(2)  Two years of writing intensive courses, one of     which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(3) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be     Algebra I, one of which must include geometry content, and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course. A mathematics course that includes geometry content may be offered as an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or career and technical education course that prepares a student for a career readiness path.(4) Two years of science.(5) Two years of social studies, of which at least     one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government and, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2016-2017 school year and each school year thereafter, at least one semester must be  civics, which shall help young people acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives.  Civics course content shall focus on government institutions, the discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.  School districts may utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education.(6) One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C)     foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.(e-5) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully complete all of the following courses:(1) Four years of language arts.(2) Two years of writing intensive courses, one of     which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. If applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted toward the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(3) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be     Algebra I, one of which must include geometry content, and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course. A mathematics course that includes geometry content may be offered as an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or career and technical education course that prepares a student for a career readiness path.(4) Two years of laboratory science.(5) Two years of social studies, of which at least     one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government and at least one semester must be civics, which shall help young people acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives. Civics course content shall focus on government institutions, the discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process. School districts may utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education.(6) One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C)     foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.(e-10)     Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully complete 2 years of foreign language courses, which may include American Sign Language. A pupil may choose a third year of foreign language to satisfy the requirement under paragraph (6) of subsection (e-5).(f) The State Board of Education shall develop and inform school districts of standards for writing-intensive coursework.(f-5)   If a school district offers an Advanced Placement computer science course to high school students, then the school board must designate that course as equivalent to a high school mathematics course and must denote on the student's transcript that the Advanced Placement computer science course qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course for students in accordance with subdivision (3) of subsection (e) of this Section.(g) This amendatory Act of 1983 does not apply to pupils entering the 9th grade  in 1983-1984 school year and prior school years or to students  with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an individualized  education program.This amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2004-2005 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.Subsection (e-5) does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2023-2024 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program. Subsection (e-10) does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2027-2028 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.(h) The provisions of this Section are subject to the provisions of  Section  27-22.05 of this Code and the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act.(i) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to modify the requirements of this Section for any students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. (Source: P.A. 100-443, eff. 8-25-17; 101-464, eff. 1-1-20; 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 101-654, Article 50, Section 50-5, eff. 3-8-21.)(Text of Section from P.A. 101-654, Article 60, Section 60-5)Sec. 27-22. Required high school courses.(a) (Blank).(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).(d) (Blank).(e) As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil  entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully  complete all of the following courses:(1) Four years of language arts.(2)  Two years of writing intensive courses, one of     which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(3) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be     Algebra I, one of which must include geometry content, and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course. A mathematics course that includes geometry content may be offered as an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or career and technical education course that prepares a student for a career readiness path.(3.5) For pupils entering the 9th grade in the     2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter, one year of a course that includes intensive instruction in computer literacy, which may be English, social studies, or any other subject and which may be counted toward the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(4) Two years of science.(5) Two years of social studies, of which at least     one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government and, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2016-2017 school year and each school year thereafter, at least one semester must be  civics, which shall help young people acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives.  Civics course content shall focus on government institutions, the discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.  School districts may utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education.(6) One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C)     foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.(f) The State Board of Education shall develop and inform school districts of standards for writing-intensive coursework.(f-5)   If a school district offers an Advanced Placement computer science course to high school students, then the school board must designate that course as equivalent to a high school mathematics course and must denote on the student's transcript that the Advanced Placement computer science course qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course for students in accordance with subdivision (3) of subsection (e) of this Section.(g) This amendatory Act of 1983 does not apply to pupils entering the 9th grade  in 1983-1984 school year and prior school years or to students  with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an individualized  education program.This amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2004-2005 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.This amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2021-2022 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.(h) The provisions of this Section are subject to the provisions of  Section  27-22.05 of this Code and the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act.(i) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to modify the requirements of this Section for any students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. (Source: P.A. 100-443, eff. 8-25-17; 101-464, eff. 1-1-20; 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 101-654, Article 60, Section 60-5, eff. 3-8-21.)(Text of Section from P.A. 102-366)Sec. 27-22. Required high school courses.(a) (Blank).(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).(d) (Blank).(e) As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil  entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully  complete all of the following courses:(1) Four years of language arts.(2)  Two years of writing intensive courses, one of     which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(3) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be     Algebra I, one of which must include geometry content, and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course. A mathematics course that includes geometry content may be offered as an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or career and technical education course that prepares a student for a career readiness path.(4) Two years of science.(5) Two years of social studies, of which at least     one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government and, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2016-2017 school year and each school year thereafter, at least one semester must be  civics, which shall help young people acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives.  Civics course content shall focus on government institutions, the discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.  School districts may utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education. Beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2021-2022 school year and each school year thereafter, one semester, or part of one semester, may include a financial literacy course.(6) One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C)     foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.(f) The State Board of Education shall develop and inform school districts of standards for writing-intensive coursework.(f-5)   If a school district offers an Advanced Placement computer science course to high school students, then the school board must designate that course as equivalent to a high school mathematics course and must denote on the student's transcript that the Advanced Placement computer science course qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course for students in accordance with subdivision (3) of subsection (e) of this Section.(g) This amendatory Act of 1983 does not apply to pupils entering the 9th grade  in 1983-1984 school year and prior school years or to students  with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an individualized  education program.This amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2004-2005 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.(h) The provisions of this Section are subject to the provisions of  Section  27-22.05 of this Code and the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act.(i) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to modify the requirements of this Section for any students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. (Source: P.A. 101-464, eff. 1-1-20; 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 102-366, eff. 8-13-21.)(Text of Section from P.A. 102-551)Sec. 27-22. Required high school courses.(a) (Blank).(b) (Blank).(c) (Blank).(d) (Blank).(e) As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil  entering the 9th grade must, in addition to other course requirements, successfully  complete all of the following courses:(1) Four years of language arts.(2)  Two years of writing intensive courses, one of     which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.(3) Three years of mathematics, one of which must be     Algebra I, one of which must include geometry content, and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course. A mathematics course that includes geometry content may be offered as an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or career and technical education course that prepares a student for a career readiness path.(4) Two years of science.(5) Two years of social studies, of which at least     one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government and, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2016-2017 school year and each school year thereafter, at least one semester must be  civics, which shall help young people acquire and learn to use the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare them to be competent and responsible citizens throughout their lives.  Civics course content shall focus on government institutions, the discussion of current and controversial issues, service learning, and simulations of the democratic process.  School districts may utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education.(6) One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C)     foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, (D) vocational education, or (E) forensic speech (speech and debate). A forensic speech course used to satisfy the course requirement under subdivision (1) may not be used to satisfy the course requirement under this subdivision (6).(f) The State Board of Education shall develop and inform school districts of standards for writing-intensive coursework.(f-5)   If a school district offers an Advanced Placement computer science course to high school students, then the school board must designate that course as equivalent to a high school mathematics course and must denote on the student's transcript that the Advanced Placement computer science course qualifies as a mathematics-based, quantitative course for students in accordance with subdivision (3) of subsection (e) of this Section.(g) This amendatory Act of 1983 does not apply to pupils entering the 9th grade  in 1983-1984 school year and prior school years or to students  with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an individualized  education program.This amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly does not apply  to pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2004-2005 school year or a prior  school year or to students with disabilities whose course of study is  determined by an individualized education program.(h) The provisions of this Section are subject to the provisions of  Section  27-22.05 of this Code and the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act.(i) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to modify the requirements of this Section for any students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 if the Governor has declared a disaster due to a public health emergency pursuant to Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. (Source: P.A. 101-464, eff. 1-1-20; 101-643, eff. 6-18-20; 102-551, eff. 1-1-22.)