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IL HB0052

IL HB0052
SCH CD-TECHNICAL SKILLS PROGRM


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Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

101st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the State Board of Education shall develop and maintain a program aimed at facilitating education in advanced manufacturing technical skills. Provides that the program shall be implemented in no less than 12 public high schools, over the span of 3 years, where the youth unemployment rate is at least twice the national average. Specifies program requirements. Provides that the State Board shall ensure that each high school participating in the program has adequate funding for at least one industry coordinator, tutoring, pre-employment and on-the-job mentoring, professional and leadership development, and life and financial management instruction. Provides that the State Board shall use a program provider to help design, build, and accredit the training program. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the School Code to require the State Board of Education to develop and maintain a program aimed at facilitating education in advanced manufacturing technical skills. The program will be implemented in at least 12 public high schools over 3 years, with a focus on areas with high youth unemployment. The high schools will offer courses providing education and training for available jobs in the manufacturing industry, including classroom and on-site learning. The bill also specifies requirements for instructors and ensures adequate funding for program components like industry coordinators, tutoring, and mentoring. The State Board of Education will use a program provider with at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and the local communities to help design, build, and accredit the training program.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 06/23/2020)

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