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SB 2635

$DCEO-CONSERVATION CORPS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adriane Johnson and 1 co-sponsor

SB 2635 funds Illinois conservation corps programs providing job training and employment in environmental work, targeting workforce development and green economy growth.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
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Bill Summary · SB 2635

Legislative bill overview

SB 2635 establishes or expands a conservation corps program under Illinois's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The bill allocates funding to create job training and employment opportunities in conservation and environmental work for Illinois residents, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Why is this important

Conservation corps programs provide workforce development in growing green economy sectors while addressing environmental restoration needs. This creates measurable economic opportunity and can reduce unemployment in communities with limited job access, while simultaneously advancing environmental goals.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: The bill's actual dollar allocation and whether funds are new appropriations or redirected from existing programs is not specified in available information, raising questions about fiscal impact
  • Program scope and oversight: Specifics on which conservation activities qualify, geographic coverage, and performance metrics for success are unclear from the filing alone
  • Job quality and sustainability: Questions about wage levels, job permanence versus temporary positions, and whether positions lead to long-term career pathways versus short-term employment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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