Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB3698      — ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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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 Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026

  3. Second Reading

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

  5. Do Pass Higher Education; 012-001-000

  6. Assigned to Higher Education

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Higher Education

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4100
Democrat 8001
Total 12101
% of votes cast 86%7%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3698      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB3698     ?
SB3698      is sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3698     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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