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SB 2835

$ISBE-IL YOUTHBUILD COALITION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt and 5 co-sponsors

Illinois creates ISBE-IL YouthBuild Coalition to coordinate vocational training and education for disconnected youth ages 16-24 through state-local partnerships.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2835

Legislative bill overview

SB 2835 establishes the ISBE-IL YouthBuild Coalition, a collaborative program under the Illinois State Board of Education designed to coordinate youth workforce development and educational initiatives. The bill creates a formal framework for partnerships between state education agencies and local organizations to support out-of-school youth through vocational training and credential programs.

Why is this important

YouthBuild programs nationally serve disconnected youth aged 16-24 by combining educational advancement with paid work experience in construction and skilled trades. This bill could expand Illinois' capacity to address youth unemployment, dropout recovery, and workforce pipeline gaps in high-demand sectors, while potentially reducing long-term public assistance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill has been assigned to Appropriations but the legislation does not specify budget allocation, raising questions about whether this creates unfunded mandates or redirects existing education resources
  • Program scope and accountability: Without additional legislative detail available, it's unclear what performance metrics, graduation rates, or job placement targets the coalition must meet
  • Local implementation burden: Creating new state-local partnerships may increase administrative complexity for school districts and community organizations already managing multiple federal and state workforce programs

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

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