Bill > HB4246

This bill appropriates $5,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education (ISBE) specifically for a grant to YouthBuild Illinois, an organization that typically provides job training, education, and construction skills to at-risk youth. The full amount of $5,500,000 may be used, though the bill language indicates that less could be allocated if necessary. The appropriation is set to become effective on July 1, 2026, which means the funding will be available for use at the start of that fiscal year. YouthBuild programs generally help young people who have dropped out of high school or are unemployed to gain construction and vocational skills, earn their GED or high school equivalency, and obtain job certifications, making this grant a potential resource for workforce development and youth empowerment in Illinois.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4246&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104