College and Career Readiness
Gender Equity Advisory Committee
Public Act 91-304 expands the membership and purpose of the Gender Equity Advisory Committee that was initially established in 1989 through Public Act 86-560. (§105 ILCS 435/2.1.)
The purpose of the committee is to advise and consult with the Illinois State Board of Education in all aspects relating to ensuring that all students have equal educational opportunities to pursue high wage, high skill occupations leading to economic self-sufficiency. Committee members need to be appointed on a two year basis on odd number years.
The legislation states that membership shall include without limitation:
- One regional gender equity coordinator
- Two State Board of Education employees
- The Department of Labor's Displaced Homemaker Program Manager
- Five citizen appointees, who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Listed below are the individuals appointed to fill those positions for 2013-2014.
- Regional gender equity coordinator
- Two State Board of Education employees
- Illinois Department of Labor's Displaced Homemaker Program Manager (Illinois Support, Training, and Employment Program-ISTEP)
- Citizen appointees
- Employees from other State Agencies
GEAC Meeting Archive
2013
September 13, 2013
February 25, 2013 - Special Meeting
February 8, 2013
2012
September 14, 2012
February 10, 2012
2011
November 4, 2011
October 7, 2011
2010
June 4, 2010
September 30, 2010
2009
May 19, 2009
September 29, 2009
2008
December 3, 2008
