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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall establish an outcome-based Adult Workforce High School Diploma Program to allow eligible students to qualify for enrollment in the Program, and, upon successful completion of the Program, to be awarded a high school diploma. Sets forth requirements for approved Program providers and Program funding. Requires each approved Program provider to submit an annual report to the Board regarding the Program. Requires the Board to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding the Program. Repeals the provisions on June 30, 2030.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Adult Workforce High School Diploma Program, managed by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), to allow eligible adults who need 10 or fewer credits to earn a high school diploma. The program aims to help individuals gain both academic skills and workforce readiness through approved providers who must meet accreditation standards and offer services like academic assessments, transcript evaluations, remedial education, and pathways to earn workforce credentials and employability skills certifications at no cost to the student. Approved providers will be funded based on student milestones, such as earning credits, certifications, or diplomas, with specific graduation rate and cost-per-graduate targets that must be met to maintain approval, and the program is set to expire on June 30, 2030.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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