HB5602

WORK READINESS-SR SEMESTER GAP

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a Senior Gap Semester Pilot Program for grade 12 students in Regional Office of Education 35.

The bill creates a semester-long Pilot Program for grade 12 students in school districts within Regional Office of Education 35. The program allows students to explore careers in health care, agriculture, manufacturing, and early childhood education. The State Board of Education, Illinois Community College Board, Board of Higher Education, and Illinois Student Assistance Commission will jointly develop the program.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

Mar 19

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Higher Education Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading