HB5503 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA
Last Action
3/26/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
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 |