Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 3687 — SCH-DROPOUT PROGRAMS-AGE LIMIT

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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Summary

Amends the School Code. Requires alternative and optional education programs for truants, the IHOPE Program, and graduation incentives programs to accept dropouts under the age of 24 (currently, under 20 for the graduation incentives programs and through the age of 21 for the IHOPE Program and the alternative and optional education programs for truants). Provides that a school district shall deny reenrollment in its secondary schools to any child 19 years of age or above who has dropped out of school and who could not attend classes during the normal school year and graduate before his or her twenty-fourth birthday (currently, his or her twenty-first birthday). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 3687 changes the age limits for certain educational programs aimed at helping students who have dropped out of school. Previously, these programs only accepted students up to age 20 for graduation incentives and age 21 for alternative education options. Now, the programs will accept students up to age 24, allowing more young adults to access support and opportunities to complete their education. This change is important as it helps address the needs of older dropouts, potentially leading to higher graduation rates and better job prospects for these individuals.

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*LRB09907592MLM27722b* HB3687 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2016 HB3687 by Rep.
HB3687 Engrossed LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b AN ACT concerning education.
Litesa E.
Wallace SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2-3.66 from Ch.
122, par.
2-3.66 ILCS 5/2-3.66b Amends the School Code.
Requires alternative and optional education programs for truants, the IHOPE Program, and graduation incentives programs to accept dropouts under the age of 24 (currently, under 20 for the graduation incentives programs and through the age of 21 for the IHOPE Program and the alternative and optional education programs for truants).
Provides that a school district shall deny reenrollment in its secondary schools to any child 19 years of age or above who has dropped out of school and who could not attend classes during the normal school year and graduate before his or her twenty-fourth birthday (currently, his or her twenty-first birthday).
Effective immediately.
LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB3687 LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b AN ACT concerning education.
The projects shall allow dropouts, up to and including age 21 or up to and including age 23 if the project is not conducted in the same public school facility as the regular education program, potential dropouts, including truants, uninvolved, unmotivated and disaffected students, as defined by State Board of Education rules and regulations, to enroll, as an HB3687 - 2 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b alternative to regular school attendance, in an optional education program which may be established by school board policy and is in conformance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
The projects shall allow dropouts, up to and including age 21 or up to and including age 23 if the project is not conducted in the same public school facility as the regular education program, potential dropouts, including truants, uninvolved, unmotivated and disaffected students, as defined by State Board of Education rules and regulations, to enroll, as an HB3687 Engrossed - 2 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b alternative to regular school attendance, in an optional education program which may be established by school board policy and is in conformance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
School districts and regional offices of education may claim general State aid under Section 18-8.05 for students enrolled in truants' alternative and optional education programs, provided that such students are receiving services that are supplemental to a program leading to a high school diploma and are otherwise HB3687 - 3 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b eligible to be claimed for general State aid under Section 18-8.05.
School districts and regional offices of education may claim general State aid under Section 18-8.05 for students enrolled in truants' alternative and optional education programs, provided that such students are receiving services that are supplemental to a program leading to a high school diploma and are otherwise HB3687 Engrossed - 3 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b eligible to be claimed for general State aid under Section 18-8.05.
The IHOPE Program shall provide incentive grant funds for regional offices of education and a school district organized under Article 34 of this Code to develop partnerships with HB3687 - 4 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b school districts, public community colleges, and community groups to build comprehensive plans to re-enroll high school dropouts in their regions or districts.
The IHOPE Program shall provide incentive grant funds for regional offices of education and a school district organized under Article 34 of this Code to develop partnerships with HB3687 Engrossed - 4 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b school districts, public community colleges, and community groups to build comprehensive plans to re-enroll high school dropouts in their regions or districts.
HB3687 - 5 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b The State Board of Education shall develop rules for the IHOPE Program that shall set forth the requirements for the development of the IHOPE Plan.
HB3687 Engrossed - 5 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b The State Board of Education shall develop rules for the IHOPE Program that shall set forth the requirements for the development of the IHOPE Plan.
(e) In order to distribute funding based upon the need to HB3687 - 6 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b ensure delivery of programs that will have the greatest impact, IHOPE Program funding must be distributed based upon the proportion of dropouts in the educational service region or school district, in the case of a school district organized under Article 34 of this Code, to the total number of dropouts in this State.
(e) In order to distribute funding based upon the need to HB3687 Engrossed - 6 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b ensure delivery of programs that will have the greatest impact, IHOPE Program funding must be distributed based upon the proportion of dropouts in the educational service region or school district, in the case of a school district organized under Article 34 of this Code, to the total number of dropouts in this State.
(2) Part-time programs combining work and study scheduled at various times that are flexible to the needs HB3687 - 7 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b of students.
(2) Part-time programs combining work and study scheduled at various times that are flexible to the needs HB3687 Engrossed - 7 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b of students.
HB3687 - 8 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b (3) Strong, experienced leadership and teaching staff who are provided with ongoing professional development.
HB3687 Engrossed - 8 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b (3) Strong, experienced leadership and teaching staff who are provided with ongoing professional development.
(i) Rules must be developed by the State Board of Education to set forth the fund distribution process to regional offices of education and a school district organized under Article 34 HB3687 - 9 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b of this Code, the planning and the conditions upon which an IHOPE Plan would be approved by State Board, and other rules to develop the IHOPE Program.
(i) Rules must be developed by the State Board of Education to set forth the fund distribution process to regional offices of education and a school district organized under Article 34 HB3687 Engrossed - 9 - LRB099 07592 MLM 27722 b of this Code, the planning and the conditions upon which an IHOPE Plan would be approved by State Board, and other rules to develop the IHOPE Program.
7-30-09.) Section 99.
7-30-09.)
Effective date.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As December 31, 2016

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016

  5. Postponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs

  6. Assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 27, 2016

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  12. Arrive in Senate

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  14. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-038-000

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  17. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  21. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) December 4, 2015

  22. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) October 31, 2015

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  27. Third Reading - Consideration Postponed

  28. Placed on Calendar - Consideration Postponed

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  30. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) September 30, 2015

  31. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 31, 2015

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  33. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  34. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) July 31, 2015

  35. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000

  36. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  39. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  40. Second Reading - Short Debate

  41. Fiscal Note Filed

  42. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Ron Sandack

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  44. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  45. Do Pass / Short Debate Youth & Young Adults; 011-001-000

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  47. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  48. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  49. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  50. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  51. Assigned to Youth & Young Adults

  52. Referred to Rules Committee

  53. First Reading

  54. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

Sponsors

  • Litesa E. Wallace · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Litesa E. Wallace

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 70 Yea · 38 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4132010
Democrat 28100
Republican 1500
Total 7038010
% of votes cast 59%32%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sandack — Nay
Smiddy — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Andersson — Nay
Anthony — Not Voting
Arroyo — Yea
Batinick — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Mautino — Yea
Bourne — Nay
Breen — Nay
Brown — Nay
Butler — Nay
McAsey — Yea
Moffitt — Nay
Hurley — Yea
Jesiel — Nay
Jimenez — Nay
Nekritz — Yea
Lang — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Sente — Yea
Soto — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Madigan — Yea
McAuliffe — Nay
McDermed — Nay
Harris, Greg — Yea
Williams — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Phillips — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Stewart — Not Voting
Tryon — Not Voting
Unes — Nay
Wehrli — Nay
Willis — Yea
Bennett — Nay
Winger — Nay
Zalewski — Yea
Brady — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Harris, David — Nay
Wheeler, Barbara — Nay
Wheeler, Keith — Nay
Sullivan — Not Voting
Cavaletto — Not Voting
Cloonen — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Nay
Durkin — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Frese — Nay
Hays — Nay
Ives — Nay
Jackson — Yea
Jones — Not Voting
Davis, Monique — Not Voting
Drury — Not Voting
Kay — Nay
Phelps — Yea
Pritchard — Not Voting
Reaves-Harris — Yea
Reis — Not Voting
Riley — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3687 do?
Amends the School Code. Requires alternative and optional education programs for truants, the IHOPE Program, and graduation incentives programs to accept dropouts under the age of 24 (currently, under 20 for the graduation incentives programs and through the age of 21 for the IHOPE Program and the alternative and optional education programs for truants). Provides that a school district shall deny reenrollment in its secondary schools to any child 19 years of age or above who has dropped out of school and who could not attend classes during the normal school year and graduate before his or her twenty-fourth birthday (currently, his or her twenty-first birthday). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 3687?
HB 3687 is sponsored by Litesa E. Wallace.
What is the current status of HB 3687?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3687?
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