All Roll Calls
Yes: 8 • No: 2
IllinoisHB5503104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA
Sponsored By: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic)
In Committee
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.
higher education
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Justin Cochran
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/14/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
3/25/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/3/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
3/3/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
3/2/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
3/2/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
3/2/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2/26/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2/24/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/6/2026House
Bill Text
House Amendment 1
Introduced
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