# Illinois SB3698: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Illinois SB3698, ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-04-17 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3698
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Last action: 2026-04-17, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, higher education
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 1 (12 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Adult Education Act and the Public Community College Act. With respect to the annual report on adult education for the preceding school year by the Illinois Community College Board, removes the requirement to include a summary of State reimbursement for adult basic education, adult secondary education, English language acquisition, high school credit, integrated English literacy and civics education, and bridge and integrated education and training programs in coordination with vocational skills training. Provides that any public community college district maintaining adult educations classes for the instruction of those persons who, among other requirements, are 17 (rather than 16) years of age or older are entitled to claim an apportionment of State reimbursement. Allows classes in adult education to include digital literacy. Removes language providing that the maximum generation rate for reimbursement per credit hour or per unit of instruction shall be equal to the community college system reimbursement rate for adult education divided by one-third. Provides that State adult education funds, other than matching funds, are not subject to the authorizing federal law. Removes language providing that approved programs for adult education may assess students up to $6 per credit hour or unit of instruction per semester per student. Removes language requiring an education plan to be established for each adult learning participating in the instructional programs. Requires each adult learner participating in the instructional programs to complete an assessment of foundational skills to appropriately place the adult learner in an instructional program. Makes other and conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Do Pass Higher Education; | pass | 12 | 1 |   |

## Actions (9)

- 2026-04-17: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Do Pass Higher Education; 012-001-000 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Assigned to Higher Education (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3698.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3698.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3698-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).