DHS-TEEN PARENT-DRIVER'S ED

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a teen parent driver's license program to provide financial assistance for the cost of driver's education school training for eligible individuals and the cost to obtain a driver's license or permit. Requires the Department to solicit interest and cost distribution proposals from teen parent organizations to administer the program. Provides that upon the Department's approval, the teen parent organizations may subcontract with and pay money received under the program to the providers of the services as necessary to serve eligible individuals. Provides that the selected teen parent organizations must be operational no later than 30 days after entering into a contract with the Department. Provides that for purposes of selecting a teen parent organization before July 1, 2024, to administer the program, the selection process is not subject to the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that for purposes of selecting a teen parent organization on or after July 1, 2024, the Department shall commence a selection process that complies with the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires the Department to submit a preliminary report on the program to the General Assembly for State Fiscal Year 2025. Requires the Department to submit annual reports to the General Assembly to be posted on the Department's website beginning State Fiscal Year 2026 and every State fiscal year thereafter. Sets forth the information that must be included in the reports. Provides that for State Fiscal Year 2025, funding for the program shall not exceed $100,000; and that for State Fiscal Year 2026 and each State fiscal year thereafter, funding for the program shall not exceed whatever amount necessary to implement the program. Permits the Department to use up to 7.5% of any money appropriated by the General Assembly for administrative costs incurred by the Department. Grants the Department rulemaking authority.