Public Comment Open for Illinois Workforce Pell Program Approval Manual

06/03/2026

The Illinois Interagency Workforce Pell Steering Committee is pleased to announce a 10-day public comment period (June 2–June 11, 2026) for the Illinois Workforce Pell Program Approval Manual. The manual outlines the proposed policies, approval process, and implementation framework that will guide Workforce Pell program approval in Illinois.

The public comment period provides stakeholders with an opportunity to review the proposed framework and offer feedback before the policies and procedures are finalized. This process is intended to promote transparency, collaboration, and statewide alignment while ensuring that Illinois' Workforce Pell implementation reflects the perspectives of education, workforce, employer, and community partners.

Review the proposed manual, accompanying documents, and other resources as well as provide official public comment here.

The Steering Committee is encouraging stakeholders to provide feedback on the following topics, with specific questions posed on the public comment form. This is not required and stakeholders may also provide other feedback as desired.

1. Eligible Occupations
2. Employer Validation Process
3. Stackability, Portability, and Articulation Policies
4. Application Process
5. Timeline
6. Consumer Protections
7. Data Collection

Thank you for your continued interest and engagement in this process!

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