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 Bill Status of HB5501  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-ABSENCE-APPRENTICESHIP

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal and Gregg Johnson

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/26-1from Ch. 122, par. 26-1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that any child who is (i) 17 years of age or older or (ii) projected to graduate from a high school at the completion of the current school year shall be excused from attendance for no more than one-half of each school day in order to participate in an unpaid apprenticeship program. Provides that the student shall be excused from any mandatory school events during the school day.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
  3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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