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IL HR0595
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Katie Stuart
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AI Summary
- Designates February 2024 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Illinois
- Recognizes February 23, 2024 as the 107th anniversary of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917, which established the first major federal investment in CTE
- Notes that approximately 382,383 secondary and postsecondary students are enrolled in CTE programs across Illinois in fields including agriculture, health care, business and finance, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and education
- Acknowledges that CTE programs provide college credits and industry-recognized credentials while supporting pathways to postsecondary education and employment with work-based learning opportunities
- Recognizes CTE's role in training for Electric Vehicle Technology to support Illinois' goal of reaching 100% clean energy by 2050
Legislative Description
CAREER & TECHNICAL ED. MONTH
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
4/30/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/20/2024
Rules2/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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