Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that all public high schools, including charter schools, shall designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week". Provides that students shall be provided information on their rights as workers during that week, and sets forth what information must be included. Provides that for students in grades 11 and 12, the information shall be integrated into the regular school program but may also be provided during special events after regular school hours. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that all public high schools, including charter schools, may (rather than shall) designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week". Makes conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 105 ILCS 5/27
Engrossed: 105 ILCS 5/27
Enrolled: 105 ILCS 5/27
Public Act: 105 ILCS 5/27