HB4372Introduced in the House
SCH CD-LATINE STUDIES
Introduced by Eva Dina Delgado, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Requires every public elementary and high school to include in its curriculum the study of the contributions made by Latin Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Provides that the regional superintendent of schools shall monitor a school district's compliance with the requirement during the regional superintendent's annual compliance visit and make recommendations for improvement. Provides that the failure by a school district or school to comply with the requirement shall result in a written warning for the first offense, and if the school district or school continues to fail to comply with the requirements, the school district or school shall face disciplinary action at the discretion of the regional superintendent. Requires the State Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school boards instructional materials and professional development opportunities that may be used as guidelines for the development of a Latin American unit of study. Effective August 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 15, 2026
74
Yes
34
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 074-034-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
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