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IL HB5135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Ortiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for adult education program eligibility from 16 to 17 years old for individuals not enrolled in secondary school who are basic-skills deficient
  • Adds digital literacy as an approved subject for adult education classes eligible for State reimbursement
  • Removes the requirement that Illinois Community College Board annual reports include summaries of State reimbursement broken down by specific program types (adult basic education, English language acquisition, etc.)
  • Eliminates the $6 per credit hour student fee cap for approved adult education programs and removes the requirement for individualized education plans for each adult learner
  • Requires adult learners to complete a foundational skills assessment for appropriate program placement, replacing the previous education plan requirement

Legislative Description

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Last Action

Assigned to Higher Education Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/4/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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