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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Task Force Act. Creates the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Task Force. Sets forth provisions regarding administrative support, membership, compensation, meetings, and hearings. Requires the Task Force to assess the current landscape of Hispanic-serving institutions and emerging Hispanic-serving institutions in the State; identify barriers to student access, retention, and completion; review existing State policies and accountability frameworks to determine their impact on Hispanic-serving institutions and their students' success; examine best practices from other states related to supporting Hispanic-serving institutions; develop recommendations to improve access to and success in higher education for students, strengthen institutional capacity, improve coordination between State agencies and Hispanic-serving institutions, align Hispanic-serving institutions' efforts with State workforce and economic development priorities, and consider the feasibility of creating a permanent State initiative, designation, or funding mechanism to support Hispanic-serving institutions. Requires the Task Force to submit a written report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the Task Force's findings and recommendations for legislative, administrative, or budgetary action. Requires the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board to each post the report on their respective public websites. Dissolves the Task Force upon the submission of its report to the Governor and General Assembly. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2029. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Task Force Act, creating a task force to study and recommend ways to better support Hispanic-serving institutions, which are colleges and universities with a significant Hispanic or Latino student enrollment that play a key role in expanding access to higher education and improving economic mobility for students. The task force, comprised of representatives from various state agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations, will assess the current landscape of these institutions, identify barriers to student success, review existing state policies, and examine best practices from other states. Its ultimate goal is to develop recommendations to improve student access and success in higher education, strengthen institutional capacity, enhance coordination between state agencies and these institutions, align their efforts with state workforce and economic development priorities, and explore the possibility of a permanent state initiative or funding mechanism to support them. The task force will submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly, after which it will be dissolved, and the act will be repealed on January 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations- Education (on 02/24/2026)
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