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HB 5503 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA

Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall establish an outcome-based Adult Workforce High School Diploma Program to allow eligible students to qualify for enrollment in the Program, and, upon successful completion of the Program, to be awarded a high school diploma. Sets forth requirements for approved Program providers and Program funding. Requires each approved Program provider to submit an annual report to the Board regarding the Program. Requires the Board to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding the Program. Repeals the provisions on June 30, 2030.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new adult diploma program expanding high school access, directly advancing educational opportunity for non-traditional students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Total actions
21
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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