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Public Act 91-0374
HB1522 Enrolled LRB9101858NTsb
AN ACT concerning higher education, amending named Acts.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by
changing Section 8 as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/8) (from Ch. 144, par. 29)
Sec. 8. Admissions.
(a) No student shall be admitted to instruction in any
of the departments of the University who shall not have
attained to the age of fifteen (15) years, and who shall not
previously undergo a satisfactory examination in each of the
branches ordinarily taught in the common schools of the
state.
(b) In addition, commencing in the fall of 1993, no new
student shall then or thereafter be admitted to instruction
in any of the departments or colleges of the University
unless such student also has satisfactorily completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that institutions may admit individual
applicants if the institution determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of the
University of Illinois shall not discriminate in the
University's admissions process against an applicant for
admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Institutions may also admit 1) applicants
who did not have an opportunity to complete the minimum
college preparatory curriculum in high school, and 2)
educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted
to the formal organized special assistance programs that
are tailored to the needs of such students, providing
that in either case, the institution incorporates in the
applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other
academic activities that compensate for course
deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of the 15 units of
coursework required by paragraph (1) of this subsection
may be distributed by deducting no more than one unit
each from the categories of social studies, mathematics,
sciences and electives and completing those 3 units in
any of the 5 categories of coursework described in
paragraph (1).
(c) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (b).
(d) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8e as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8e) (from Ch. 144, par. 658e)
Sec. 8e. Admissions.
(a) Commencing in the fall of 1993, no new student shall
then or thereafter be admitted to instruction in any of the
departments or colleges of the University unless such student
also has satisfactorily completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that institutions may admit individual
applicants if the institution determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of
Southern Illinois University shall not discriminate in
the University's admissions process against an applicant
for admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Institutions may also admit 1) applicants
who did not have an opportunity to complete the minimum
college preparatory curriculum in high school, and 2)
educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted
to the formal organized special assistance programs that
are tailored to the needs of such students, providing
that in either case, the institution incorporates in the
applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other
academic activities that compensate for course
deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended
by changing Section 5-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-85)
Sec. 5-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Chicago State
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Chicago State University may admit
individual applicants if it determines through assessment
or through evaluation based on learning outcomes of the
coursework taken, including vocational education courses
and courses taken in a charter school established under
Article 27A of the School Code, that the applicant
demonstrates knowledge and skills substantially
equivalent to the knowledge and skills expected to be
acquired in the high school courses required for
admission. The Board of Trustees of Chicago State
University shall not discriminate in the University's
admissions process against an applicant for admission
because of the applicant's enrollment in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code. Chicago
State University may also admit (i) applicants who did
not have an opportunity to complete the minimum college
preparatory curriculum in high school, and (ii)
educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted
to the formal organized special assistance programs that
are tailored to the needs of such students, providing
that in either case, the institution incorporates in the
applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other
academic activities that compensate for course
deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 10-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-85)
Sec. 10-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Eastern Illinois
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Eastern Illinois University may
admit individual applicants if it determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of Eastern
Illinois University shall not discriminate in the
University's admissions process against an applicant for
admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Eastern Illinois University may also admit
(i) applicants who did not have an opportunity to
complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in
high school, and (ii) educationally disadvantaged
applicants who are admitted to the formal organized
special assistance programs that are tailored to the
needs of such students, providing that in either case,
the institution incorporates in the applicant's
baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic
activities that compensate for course deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is
amended by changing Section 15-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-85)
Sec. 15-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Governors State
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Governors State University may
admit individual applicants if it determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of
Governors State University shall not discriminate in the
University's admissions process against an applicant for
admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Governors State University may also admit
(i) applicants who did not have an opportunity to
complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in
high school, and (ii) educationally disadvantaged
applicants who are admitted to the formal organized
special assistance programs that are tailored to the
needs of such students, providing that in either case,
the institution incorporates in the applicant's
baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic
activities that compensate for course deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended
by changing Section 20-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-85)
Sec. 20-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Illinois State
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Illinois State University may admit
individual applicants if it determines through assessment
or through evaluation based on learning outcomes of the
coursework taken, including vocational education courses
and courses taken in a charter school established under
Article 27A of the School Code, that the applicant
demonstrates knowledge and skills substantially
equivalent to the knowledge and skills expected to be
acquired in the high school courses required for
admission. The Board of Trustees of Illinois State
University shall not discriminate in the University's
admissions process against an applicant for admission
because of the applicant's enrollment in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code.
Illinois State University may also admit (i) applicants
who did not have an opportunity to complete the minimum
college preparatory curriculum in high school, and (ii)
educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted
to the formal organized special assistance programs that
are tailored to the needs of such students, providing
that in either case, the institution incorporates in the
applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other
academic activities that compensate for course
deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 680/25-85)
Sec. 25-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Northeastern
Illinois University unless such student also has
satisfactorily completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Northeastern Illinois University
may admit individual applicants if it determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of
Northeastern Illinois University shall not discriminate
in the University's admissions process against an
applicant for admission because of the applicant's
enrollment in a charter school established under Article
27A of the School Code. Northeastern Illinois University
may also admit (i) applicants who did not have an
opportunity to complete the minimum college preparatory
curriculum in high school, and (ii) educationally
disadvantaged applicants who are admitted to the formal
organized special assistance programs that are tailored
to the needs of such students, providing that in either
case, the institution incorporates in the applicant's
baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic
activities that compensate for course deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 30-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-85)
Sec. 30-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Northern Illinois
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Northern Illinois University may
admit individual applicants if it determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of Northern
Illinois University shall not discriminate in the
University's admissions process against an applicant for
admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Northern Illinois University may also admit
(i) applicants who did not have an opportunity to
complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in
high school, and (ii) educationally disadvantaged
applicants who are admitted to the formal organized
special assistance programs that are tailored to the
needs of such students, providing that in either case,
the institution incorporates in the applicant's
baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic
activities that compensate for course deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 35-85 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-85)
Sec. 35-85. Admission requirements.
(a) No new student shall be admitted to instruction in
any of the departments or colleges of the Western Illinois
University unless such student also has satisfactorily
completed:
(1) at least 15 units of high school coursework
from the following 5 categories:
(A) 4 years of English (emphasizing written
and oral communications and literature), of which up
to 2 years may be collegiate level instruction;
(B) 3 years of social studies (emphasizing
history and government);
(C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory
through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or
fundamentals of computer programming);
(D) 3 years of science (laboratory sciences);
and
(E) 2 years of electives in foreign language,
music, vocational education or art;
(2) except that Western Illinois University may
admit individual applicants if it determines through
assessment or through evaluation based on learning
outcomes of the coursework taken, including vocational
education courses and courses taken in a charter school
established under Article 27A of the School Code, that
the applicant demonstrates knowledge and skills
substantially equivalent to the knowledge and skills
expected to be acquired in the high school courses
required for admission. The Board of Trustees of Western
Illinois University shall not discriminate in the
University's admissions process against an applicant for
admission because of the applicant's enrollment in a
charter school established under Article 27A of the
School Code. Western Illinois University may also admit
(i) applicants who did not have an opportunity to
complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in
high school, and (ii) educationally disadvantaged
applicants who are admitted to the formal organized
special assistance programs that are tailored to the
needs of such students, providing that in either case,
the institution incorporates in the applicant's
baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic
activities that compensate for course deficiencies; and
(3) except that up to 3 of 15 units of coursework
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection may be
distributed by deducting no more than one unit each from
the categories of social studies, mathematics, sciences
and electives and completing those 3 units in any of the
5 categories of coursework described in paragraph (1).
(b) When allocating funds, local boards of education
shall recognize their obligation to their students to offer
the coursework required by subsection (a).
(c) A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the University's accepted range on the ACT or
SAT shall not be required to take the high school level
General Educational Development (GED) Test as a prerequisite
to admission.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96; 89-450, eff. 4-10-96.)
Section 50. The Public Community College Act is amended
by changing Section 3-17 as follows:
(110 ILCS 805/3-17) (from Ch. 122, par. 103-17)
Sec. 3-17. The community college districts shall admit
all students qualified to complete any one of their programs
including general education, transfer, occupational,
technical, and terminal, as long as space for effective
instruction is available. After entry, the college shall
counsel and distribute the students among its programs
according to their interests and abilities. Students allowed
entry in college transfer programs must have ability and
competence similar to that possessed by students admitted to
state universities for similar programs. Entry level
competence to such college transfer programs may be achieved
through successful completion of other preparatory courses
offered by the college. If space is not available for all
students applying, the community college will accept those
best qualified, using rank in class and ability and
achievement tests as guides, and shall give preference to
students residing in the district unless the district has
entered into a contractual agreement for the mutual exchange
of students with another community college district, in which
case, equal enrollment preference may be granted to students
residing in such contracting districts.
A student who has graduated from high school and has
scored within the community college's accepted range on the
ACT or SAT shall not be required to take the high school
level General Educational Development (GED) Test as a
prerequisite to admission.
(Source: P.A. 78-669; 78-677; 78-1297.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
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