Guidance Documents

Inclusive Curriculum Implementation Guidance by the Illinois Inclusive Curriculum Advisory Council

• On August 9, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 246 (Public Act 101-0227) into law. This made Illinois the fifth state in the nation requiring public schools to include instruction and adopt instructional materials that accurately portray the political, economic, and social contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. The law took effect July 1, 2020. with the intent of implementing during the 2020 - 2021 school year.

Non-Regulatory Guidance by the Illinois State Board of Education on Supporting Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-Nonconforming Students

• This non-regulatory guidance is designed to (a) provide a description of the legal rights of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming students; and (b) offer best practices, technical assistance, and support to districts and schools.

Sample District Policy and Administrative Procedure supplied by the Illinois State Board of Education

• This document provides support for districts in establishing or amending policy and administrative procedures with respect to transgender, nonbinary. and gender-nonconforming students.​