Bill > HB2787

This bill amends the Board of Higher Education Act by removing a specific provision that previously required each state university to submit plans for capital improvements of non-instructional facilities (such as dormitories, union buildings, stadiums, and parking lots) to the Board of Higher Education for approval if the project's total cost exceeded $2 million. The bill eliminates the Board's previous authority to review and potentially block such capital improvement projects based on their consistency with the strategic plan for higher education. The remaining parts of the bill maintain existing requirements for state universities and community colleges to submit annual budget proposals, with an emphasis on performance metrics that focus on student success, degree completion, and recognizing the unique missions of different educational institutions. The bill continues to require budget submissions by November 15th for universities and December 15th for community colleges, and maintains the Board's role in analyzing and recommending budget allocations to the Governor and General Assembly.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2787&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104