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IL HR0595

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Katie Stuart

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

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

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