HB5503Introduced in the House
SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA
Introduced by Edgar Gonzalez, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Higher Education Committee · March 25, 2026
8
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | 46 | Yes |
| Barbara Hernandez | 50 | Yes |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 57 | Yes |
| Dan Ugaste | 65 | Not Voting |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | No |
| Norma Hernandez | 77 | Yes |
| Sharon Chung | 91 | Yes |
| Carol Ammons | 103 | Yes |
| Wayne Rosenthal | 108 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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