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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