103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB2773

Introduced , by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
105 ILCS 5/10-20.85 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.82 new

Amends the School Code. Provides that school districts shall teach students how to read using phonics.
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STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

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1 AN ACT concerning education.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Sections
510-20.85 and 34-18.82 as follows:
6 (105 ILCS 5/10-20.85 new)
7 Sec. 10-20.85. Phonics education. School districts shall
8teach students how to read using phonics.
9 (105 ILCS 5/34-18.82 new)
10 Sec. 34-18.82. Phonics education. The school district
11shall teach students how to read using phonics.