A designation meant to improve global understanding is on the horizon for Illinois students.
Both chambers of the state legislature have approved an amendment to the school code to create the Illinois Global Scholar Certificate. The measure could become law by late July, either with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature or with the passage of 60 days since it was approved May 26. The governor’s office says the bill is under review.
The certificate would give high school students whose schools choose to offer it a way to promote their understanding of global communication and cultural responsiveness, among other skills important in the worldwide business climate, said Seth Brady, a comparative religions teacher at Naperville Central High School and project director for the Global Scholar Certificate.
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June 6, 2016