Bill
SB 2643
Would have appropriated $4 million to ISBE to implement inclusive curriculum mandates across diverse histories, but the bill died in committee.
Status: Died in committee
Introduced: April 4, 2025 (sponsor: Sen. Ram Villivalam)
Effective date if enacted: July 1, 2025
Primary subject: Education / Appropriation (text provided); note metadata conflict with an alternate title about elections
Important note on source material
- The bill metadata supplied includes a conflicting title — “Elections; repeal ban on convicted felons voting or running for office.” — but the actual bill text (LRB10412786LNS24083b) and synopsis describe an appropriation to the State Board of Education for implementing inclusive curriculum mandates under Article 27 of the School Code. This summary is based on the bill text provided (an appropriations measure).
Purpose and intent
- To provide targeted funding to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to cover costs associated with implementing inclusive curriculum mandates required by Article 27 of the School Code. The intent is to support schools in adopting or operationalizing mandated curricula that expand representation of historically marginalized groups and topics.
Key provisions and changes
- Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education (or so much as may be necessary).
- Funds are designated for costs associated with implementing inclusive curriculum mandates under Article 27 of the School Code. The bill text lists covered curricular areas, including (as enumerated in the bill): LGBTQ+ history, American history, Latina and Latino history, Black history, Holocaust education, Muslim American history, Native American history, and Asian American history.
- Effective date: July 1, 2025.
Who would be affected
- Illinois State Board of Education: recipient and administrator of the funds.
- School districts, teachers, and students: indirect beneficiaries, since funds would be used to cover implementation costs (e.g., curriculum development/adoption, instructional materials, teacher professional development, training, or other rollout expenses).
- State budget/General Revenue Fund: a one-time appropriation of $4 million would reduce available General Revenue in FY 2026 (or as otherwise accounted).
Fiscal and timeline aspects
- One-time appropriation amount: $4,000,000 (from General Revenue Fund).
- Effective July 1, 2025, if enacted.
- The bill did not advance — recorded as “Died In Committee,” so no appropriation was enacted.
Related legislation
- Companion bills listed: HB 824 and HB 2749.
Bottom line
- SB 2643 (as drafted) would have provided $4 million to ISBE to help implement state-mandated inclusive history and related curriculum requirements. The measure did not pass out of committee and therefore did not become law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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