Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB4246      — $ISBE-YOUTHBUILD IL GRANT

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allocates $5.5 million to YouthBuild Illinois through the State Board of Education.

This bill provides funding for YouthBuild Illinois, supporting education and workforce development programs for young people. The allocated amount is $5,500,000 from the State Board of Education.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This funding could lead to job training opportunities for young people, helping them enter the workforce.

Summary

Appropriates $5,500,000 to the State Board of Education for a grant to YouthBuild Illinois. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  8. Assigned to Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4246      do?
Appropriates $5,500,000 to the State Board of Education for a grant to YouthBuild Illinois. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB4246     ?
HB4246      is sponsored by Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), and Lisa Davis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4246     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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