HB4794

Illinois HB4794 exempts apprentices from initial training and education requirements for professional licensure.

Illinois HB4794, the Professional Apprenticeship Recognition Act, exempts individuals who have completed an apprenticeship program from initial training and education requirements for professional licensure. This exemption applies to applicants who meet specific criteria, including being at least 16 years old, employed in an apprenticeable occupation, a state resident, and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. The exemption does not apply to continued training or education requirements for license renewal.