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HB4334Introduced in the House

SCH CD-REMOVE FOREIGN LANG REQ

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Introduced by Rick Ryan, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the School Code. Removes language that requires, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade to, in addition to other course requirements, successfully complete 2 years of foreign language courses.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

March 18, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rick Ryan

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

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