General Assembly Approves CTE Bill

Illinois high school students may soon have a new graduation pathway. Senate Bill 3070, approved by the Illinois House on Sunday, is now awaiting Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature. This legislation allows students to fulfill the current two-year foreign language requirement with career technical education classes instead. The change would take effect for students starting in the 2028 school year. Supporters say the move broadens opportunities for students focused on workforce skills, while critics caution about reducing exposure to world languages. All eyes now turn to the governor’s decision on this potentially transformative education policy.