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IL SB2448

IL SB2448
UNI DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Public University Direct Admission Program Act. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the State Board of Education, shall establish and administer a direct admission program. Requires each public university in the direct admission program to identify and provide its grade point average standards for general admission for first time admission and for transfer students to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission by March 1 of each year. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 and each July 1 thereafter, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall use data collected from school districts to determine which students meet the standards for general admission and provide the data to the Board of Higher Education. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the State Board of Education, shall develop, in consultation with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a preselection outreach campaign to encourage qualifying State high school juniors and seniors to apply to the University of Illinois at Chicago or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Requires the Board of Higher Education to submit a report on the direct admission program and the preselection outreach campaign to the Governor and General Assembly by August 1, 2029 and each August 1 thereafter. Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to provide access to high school student directory information and each student's email address and grade point average to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and each public institution of higher education for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Public University Direct Admission Program Act, which aims to simplify and streamline the college admission process for Illinois high school students and community college transfer students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education will establish a program that automatically offers general admission to public universities and community colleges for qualified students. Each public university must provide its grade point average admission standards by March 1st annually, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will use school district data to identify students who meet these standards. The bill also mandates a preselection outreach campaign specifically targeting high school juniors and seniors to encourage applications to the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The program is designed to address barriers to higher education faced by historically underserved students, such as first-generation college students, low-income students, students of color, and students from rural communities. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to provide student directory information, email addresses, and grade point averages to higher education institutions to facilitate communication about educational opportunities. The Board of Higher Education must submit annual reports on the program's implementation, including demographic data and recommendations for improvement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (on 07/02/2025)

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