IL HR0986

Urges the GED Testing Service to keep the cost of taking the GED exam at or below $50

Notes that 39 million American adults lack a high school diploma, costing the United States $1.8 billion annually

States that GED credential holders earn approximately $115 more per week than those without high school credentials

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

Presents GED as a pathway for adults to pursue college education or obtain higher-paying employment