SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCH COURSES

Amends the School Code. Provides that each pupil entering the 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or a subsequent school year must successfully complete (i) 4 years of English (instead of 3 years of language arts), (ii) 3 (instead of 2) years of mathematics (iii) 3 years (instead of one year) of science, (iv) 3 (instead of 2) years of social studies, (v) 2 years of a foreign language (instead of one year chosen from music, art, foreign language, or vocational education), (vi) 2 years of fine arts, which may include one year of art or drafting and one year of music, and (vii) 2 years of physical education. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective July 1, 2003.