House Sponsors: MCKEON-ERWIN-HOWARD-SCHAKOWSKY-MURPHY. Short description: HHED-NONDISCRIMINATION-EMP-STU Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Universities Civil Service Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Public Community College Act. Provides that under the University System promotions, demotions, removals, and discharges shall not be based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or sexual orientation, except as otherwise provided by law. Adds those factors not already included in the provision prohibiting discrimination against applicants for employment under the university system and the provisions prohibiting the board of trustees of a community college from discriminating in appointments and employment. Prohibits public institutions of higher education from discriminating against applicants for admission and students because of these factors. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status