IL HR0789

Urges the Illinois Community College Board to keep GED test prices at or below $50

Cites that 39 million adults lack a high school diploma, with high school dropouts costing the United States $1.8 billion annually

Notes that GED credential holders earn approximately $115 more per week than those without the credential

References 2012 unemployment data showing 12.4% unemployment for high school dropouts compared to 8.3% for high school graduates

Argues that GED programs provide adults with opportunities to pursue college education and higher-wage employment