HB4296

WORKFORCE PIPELINE ACT

Introduced·1/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4296 establishes the Workforce Pipeline Act, requiring institutions to offer access to programs preparing students for high-need.

Illinois HB4296, the Workforce Pipeline Act, mandates that starting with the 2027-2028 school year, institutions must provide access to at least one Pipeline Program in a high-need occupation. These programs can be offered through direct programming, regional vocational centers, community college partnerships, or employer partnerships. The State Board of Education must submit an annual one-page summary on these programs to the General Assembly.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Education Policy Committee

Jan 14

House

First Reading