IL HR0902

Urges Illinois to adopt the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards for high school English language arts, math, and science courses to better prepare students for higher education and the workforce

Cites that over half a million incoming college freshmen (one in four) are unprepared for college-level work, requiring costly remedial classes that exceed $7 billion annually in taxpayer funds

Notes that college readiness gaps disproportionately affect low-income and minority students compared to more affluent and white counterparts

Identifies that many high school graduates entering the workforce lack essential reading, writing, mathematics, and other skills needed for successful careers

Requires distribution of copies of this resolution to all members of the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor of Illinois