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Illinois's HB 4945 (104th General Assembly) would add Section 2-3.118b to the School Code. Subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education, in consultation with other State agencies, may provide statewide guidance to school districts on workforce development curriculum or programming with best practices for teaching artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other fast-growing technologies. Re-referred to the House Rules Committee March 27, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. No duties for businesses; the guidance would be optional for school districts and subject to appropriation.
Key provisions
- Would add 105 ILCS 5/2-3.118b to the School Code, with legislative findings on preparing students for technologies such as AI and quantum computing
- Subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education may provide statewide guidance on workforce development curriculum or programming, adoptable at district, school or classroom level
- Guidance would give best practices for teaching AI, quantum computing and other rapidly growing technologies
- The State Board would prepare a review of similar curricula and programs in other states
- The State Superintendent may convene public- and private-sector stakeholders and allow public comments before finalizing guidance
- Assigned to Education Policy Committee March 12, 2026; Rule 19(a) re-referral to Rules Committee March 27, 2026
Latest legislative action
Mar 27, 2026. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Joyce Mason D | Sponsor | HD-061 |
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