SCH CD-ABSENCE-APPRENTICESHIP House SponsorsRep. Kevin John Olickal and Gregg Johnson 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/26-1from Ch. 122, par. 26-1 Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that any child who is (i) 17 years of age or older or (ii) projected to graduate from a high school at the completion of the current school year shall be excused from attendance for no more than one-half of each school day in order to participate in an unpaid apprenticeship program. Provides that the student shall be excused from any mandatory school events during the school day. 2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal 2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 3/21/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die