House Sponsors: YOUNGE. Short description: GUARANTEED JOB OP-HUMAN SERV Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Guaranteed Job Opportunity Act. Provides that the Secretary of Human Services (now the Director of Labor) shall administer the Act. Deletes the provisions establishing district executive councils, calculating the allocation of funds to each district, and granting specific administrative authority under the Act. Provides that grants may be funded from State, as well as federal sources. Provides that the Department of Human Services may accept applications and issue grants for the operation of projects subject to the availability of State or federal funds and at the discretion of the Secretary. Deletes the provisions requiring basic reading and writing testing, counseling, and instruction. Provides that a participant in a job project who has not completed high school shall enroll in an education program and if necessary shall enroll in an English as a Second Language program. Deletes provisions requiring that participants receive employment benefits. Changes certain eligibility requirements and wage standards for participants in the job projects. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status