Senate Sponsors: LAUZEN-DEL VALLE AND OBAMA. Short description: IL COMM CGE BD-SKILLS TRAINING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Collaborative Occupational Skills and Placement Program Act. Requires the Illinois Community College Board, in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and the State Board of Education, to establish a Collaborative Occupational Skills Training Program to provide financial assistance to occupational skills and job placement program collaboration partnerships. Sets out requirements for the occupational skills training program and job placement collaboration partnerships. Provides that certain eligible students shall participate in the skills training and job placement programs. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status