Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall compile and disseminate annually a list of Illinois organizations offering externships, internships, and volunteer opportunities to young women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Provides that each school board shall post the list disseminated by the State Board of Education in a location easily accessible to students.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that, by July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education shall provide a form, posted publicly on its website, for organizations to submit opportunities for high school students to participate in externships, internships, or volunteer work related to career and technical education career pathways. Requires the opportunities submitted to be reviewed and approved by the State Board of Education. Requires the State Board of Education to post a list of approved opportunities on its website and share the list with all school districts annually. Provides that, by July 1, 2027 and by July 1 each year thereafter, the State Board of Education shall compile and publish a report on its website listing the total number of organizations that submitted opportunities for high school students the previous year, and the report shall be disaggregated by the career areas under which each opportunity fell.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 105 ILCS 5/2
Engrossed: 105 ILCS 5/2
Enrolled: 105 ILCS 5/2