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IL SB1960

IL SB1960
HIGHER ED-DUAL CREDIT

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Dual Credit Quality Act. Provides that prior to offering dual credit coursework, a school district shall attempt to enter into a partnership agreement with the community college district in the community college district in which the school district is located, but if pursuing an alternative provider other than the community college district, the school district shall enter into a partnership agreement with the alternative postsecondary institution that complies with the Act. Requires a partnership agreement to provide for a Dual Credit Qualifications Committee that shall develop a Dual Credit Instructor Qualification Framework. Provides that the Framework shall define the appropriate graduate coursework for fully qualified and minimally qualified instructors and the equivalent experience required to be a fully qualified career and technical education instructor. Requires a Model Dual Credit Instructor Qualification Framework to be developed through a Committee involving collaboration between the Illinois Community College Board and the State Board of Education by June 30, 2026. Provides that the academic credentials required to be a fully qualified instructor shall include either (i) a master's degree within the discipline to be taught or (ii) any master's degree and not more than 18 graduate hours appropriate to the academic field of study or in the discipline to be taught. Provides that a community college district with an established partnership agreement with a school district has 30 calendar days from the initial course request to notify the school district of its disapproval of the course request, instructor, course documentation, or the community college district's withdrawal of course or instructor approval, and thereafter, the school district shall appeal the denial or withdrawal of the instructor approval to the Illinois Community College Board within 14 calendar days after the disapproval notice. Allows the Illinois Community College Board to conduct a study to examine dual credit students and their short-term and long-term outcomes. Makes other changes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Dual Credit Quality Act to improve the process and standards for offering dual credit courses in Illinois. It requires school districts to first attempt to establish a partnership with their local community college district for dual credit coursework, and if seeking an alternative provider, to enter into a partnership agreement that complies with the Act. The bill establishes a Dual Credit Qualifications Committee to develop a Dual Credit Instructor Qualification Framework, which will define appropriate graduate coursework and experience requirements for instructors. The academic credentials for fully qualified instructors will now include either a master's degree in the specific discipline or a master's degree with up to 18 graduate hours in the relevant academic field. The bill creates an appeal process where a community college district has 30 calendar days to disapprove a course request, after which the school district can appeal to the Illinois Community College Board within 14 calendar days. Additionally, the bill allows the Illinois Community College Board to conduct a study examining dual credit students' short-term and long-term outcomes, including how different levels of credit achievement influence college enrollment, persistence, and completion. The legislation aims to standardize and improve the quality of dual credit education while providing more flexibility and clear guidelines for school districts and community colleges.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2025)

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