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IL HB5602
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Briel
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AI Summary
- Creates a Senior Gap Semester Pilot Program allowing grade 12 students to spend a semester exploring careers in health care, agriculture, manufacturing, or early childhood education
- Limits the pilot program to school districts within Regional Office of Education 35 in Illinois
- Requires four state agencies (State Board of Education, Illinois Community College Board, Board of Higher Education, and Illinois Student Assistance Commission) to jointly develop the program
- Mandates the State Board of Education consult with statewide industry organizations and maintain a public database of "employer champions" for work-based learning programs
- Employers must consent to being designated as champions and having their information published in the database
Legislative Description
WORK READINESS-SR SEMESTER GAP
Last Action
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/12/2026
Rules2/13/2026
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