Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
HR 1026: AUDIT-GROW YOUR OWN ILLINOIS
Tony McCombie
HR 1026 status: Introduced — Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie (updated Sep 9, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The Illinois House is directing the Auditor General to conduct a comprehensive performance and fiscal audit of the Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL) teacher education program.
Who is affected
The Grow Your Own Illinois program, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the State Board of Education (ISBE), and program participants.
Requirements and enforcement
The named agencies must cooperate with the Auditor General by providing detailed data on staff salaries, facility costs, financial aid, wrap-around services, and student graduation outcomes.
Costs and funding
Administrative costs associated with the Auditor General conducting the audit; potential for staff time reallocation at the impacted agencies.
When it takes effect
Commencement is directed for 'as soon as possible' following passage.
Potential benefits
Increased transparency regarding a state-funded initiative, verification of cost-efficiency, and objective data to guide future legislative funding decisions.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for audit outcomes to lead to program defunding; administrative disruption for educators and staff; narrow focus on financial metrics versus qualitative program benefits.
What is still unknown
The exact findings of the audit and whether they will support or contradict the current $70,000 per teacher cost-estimate noted in the resolution.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Evaluates the cost-effectiveness of a $6 million annual state appropriation
- Ensures taxpayer dollars are being utilized as intended
- Provides fiscal transparency for program expenditures since 2018
Risks
- Audit compliance diverts staff time and agency resources from core programming
- Potential for narrow cost-per-outcome metrics to devalue qualitative program results
- Operational costs incurred by the Office of the Auditor General
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Examines the efficacy of a major teacher recruitment pipeline
- Ensures transparency regarding student success and graduation rates
- Holds programs accountable for outcomes provided to aspiring teachers
Risks
- Focus on metrics may overlook the long-term impact of 'high-touch' mentoring
- Potential disruption to students currently enrolled in the program
- Could lead to the contraction of services if findings are unfavorable
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Directly utilizes legislative oversight powers to review state-funded programs
- Mandates comprehensive financial reporting from GYO-IL, IBHE, and ISBE
- Implements a management and performance audit to identify inefficiencies
Risks
- Audit process is inherently backward-looking rather than forward-looking
- Does not provide a mechanism for immediate policy correction
- Relies on existing administrative data which may be incomplete
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Audit results may lead to significant budget reductions for the Grow Your Own Illinois program
Analysis scope
Resolution does not change existing statute, only directs investigative action
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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