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IL HB0082

IL HB0082
SCH CD-TECHNICAL SKILLS PROGRM


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2021-2022 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, located in areas with youth unemployment rates at least twice the national average, including specific areas in Chicago and its southern suburbs. The program must provide hands-on training and industry-certified instructors, and the State Board must ensure adequate funding for support services like tutoring and mentoring. The State Board will use a program provider with at least 10 years of manufacturing industry experience to help design, build, and accredit the training program.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee Hearing (09:00 3/9/2022 Virtual Room 3 www.ilga.gov) (on 03/09/2022)

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