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HB5503 - 104th General Assembly
SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Edgar González, Jr. - Sharon Chung, Maura Hirschauer, Justin Cochran, Joyce Mason, Norma Hernandez, Michael Crawford and La Shawn K. FordStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/22-28 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 2/13/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/13/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 3/02/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran |
| 3/02/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 3/02/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 3/03/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez |
| 3/03/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Assigned to Higher Education Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/27/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/17/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |