HB5912: ICCB-HIGH SCH EQUIVALENCY TEST

Legislative Summary

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Community College Board shall, by rule, establish a program to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to cover the application fees imposed on eligible individuals who apply for high school equivalency testing under the high school equivalency provisions of the School Code. Provides that the rules adopted by the Illinois Community College Board shall establish eligibility criteria for grant recipients and shall allow church-sponsored nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility criteria to receive grant funds.