HB5503 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA
Last Action
4/17/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes 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
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
3/02/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
3/02/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
3/02/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
3/03/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
3/03/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
3/26/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee