School districts work to expand Black history inclusion Samantha McDaniel Ogletree, Journal-Courier FacebookTwitterEmail House Bill 2170 would expand requirements for African American history curriculum in the state’s public schools. It was sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Feb. 4.Plume Creative Black history would see increased attention year round in schools under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 2170 would expand requirements for African American history curriculum in the state’s public schools. It was sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Feb. 4. While a lot of schools concentrate on Black history in February, which is Black History Month, some believe the focus is too limited.