Illinois House Passes Legislation to Require Illinois Students to Learn Native American History
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed HB1633, on a bipartisan vote of 75 to 32 with one member voting present. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford.)
The legislation requires certain courses of American history or government taught in Illinois elementary and high schools to include the experience and history of Native Americans.