HB5383 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB101 18744 CMG 68199 b

101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB5383

Introduced , by Rep. Michael T. Marron - Norine K. Hammond - Avery Bourne - Patrick Windhorst

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

110 ILCS 805/2-27 new

Amends the Public Community College Act. Establishes the workforce education strategic plan committee to: (1) study the requirements for awards, grants, or scholarships of federal or State college and career funding programs; (2) review the postsecondary courses of study for which funding may be awarded; (3) determine whether the courses of study for which funding may be awarded include programs that award diplomas, technical certificates, industry recognized certifications, credentials, or degrees, other than a baccalaureate degree, or an apprenticeship program; and (4) submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual strategic plan with recommendations related to its findings. Contains provisions relating to committee membership, meetings, and administrative support. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Public Community College Act is amended by adding Section 2-27 as follows:

(110 ILCS 805/2-27 new)

Sec. 2-27. Workforce education strategic plan committee.

(a) As used in this Section:

"Apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship program registered under the federal National Apprenticeship Act (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) or another federal apprenticeship program administered by the United States Department of Labor.

"Committee" means the workforce education strategic plan committee formed under this Section.

"Pell grant" means the federal financial aid program established by 20 U.S.C. 1070a.

(b) The workforce education strategic plan committee is established to:

(1) Study the requirements for awards, grants, or scholarships under the Pell grant program, the federal Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act, the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, State workforce development and training programs, and other federal or State college and career funding programs.

(2) Review the postsecondary courses of study for which funding described in paragraph (1) may be awarded.

(3) Determine whether the courses of study for which funding described in paragraph (1) may be awarded include programs that award diplomas, technical certificates, industry recognized certifications, credentials, or degrees, other than a baccalaureate degree, or an apprenticeship program.

(4) Submit, not later than January 1 of each year, to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual strategic plan with recommendations related to its findings under this subsection, including, but not limited to, recommendations relating to:

(A) statutory changes to better align Illinois law with today's markets for workforce-oriented degrees and certificates;

(B) creating institutional support for employer-educator coordination in Illinois; and

(C) coordinating the credentialing work done by different colleges and universities.

(c) The committee shall consist of 10 members appointed by the Governor, including at least one member representing each of the following: a public community college, a public university, a private college or university, and a public high school. The committee members shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from the members of the committee. If a vacancy occurs on the committee, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Committee members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in performing their duties, subject to appropriation.

The affirmative votes of a majority of the members appointed to the committee are required for the committee to take action on any measure, including annual strategic plans.

(d) The committee shall meet at least quarterly in the City of Chicago or the City of Springfield.

(e) The State Board shall provide administrative and other support to the committee. Subject to appropriation, the committee may employ a consultant to assist the committee with its duties.

(f) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2027.