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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that, by July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education shall provide a form, posted publicly on its website, for organizations to submit opportunities for high school students to participate in externships, internships, or volunteer work related to career and technical education career pathways. Requires the opportunities submitted to be reviewed and approved by the State Board of Education. Requires the State Board of Education to post a list of approved opportunities on its website and share the list with all school districts annually. Provides that, by July 1, 2027 and by July 1 each year thereafter, the State Board of Education shall compile and publish a report on its website listing the total number of organizations that submitted opportunities for high school students the previous year, and the report shall be disaggregated by the career areas under which each opportunity fell.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Board of Education (ISBE) to create a publicly accessible online form by July 1, 2026, through which organizations can submit opportunities for high school students to engage in career and technical education (CTE) experiences like externships, internships, and volunteer work. The ISBE will review and approve these opportunities, then publish an approved list on its website and share it annually with all school districts. Additionally, starting July 1, 2027, the ISBE must compile and publish an annual report on its website detailing the total number of organizations that submitted opportunities in the previous year, with the report broken down by specific career areas. The goal of this legislation is to expand high school students' exposure to practical, career-oriented experiences across different professional fields, helping them explore potential career pathways and gain valuable real-world skills before entering the workforce or pursuing higher education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0249 (on 08/15/2025)
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