IL HB0226 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Passed on July 9 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0054
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act. Provides that a public institution of higher education may not require applicants who are residents of Illinois to submit standardized college admissions test scores to the institution as a part of the admissions process. Provides that the submission of standardized test scores to the institution shall be at the option of the applicant. Requires the adoption of a policy. Effective January 1, 2022.

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Title

HIGHER ED ADMISSION-NO TESTING

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-05-25 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 45 N: 9 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-04-21 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 109 N: 8 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-07-09HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0054
2021-07-09HouseEffective Date January 1, 2022
2021-07-09HouseGovernor Approved
2021-06-23HouseSent to the Governor
2021-05-26SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2021-05-25HousePassed Both Houses
2021-05-25SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-009-000
2021-05-21SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
2021-05-20SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
2021-05-20SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
2021-05-19SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
2021-05-13SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2021
2021-05-13SenateSecond Reading
2021-05-05SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2021
2021-05-05SenateDo Pass Higher Education; 011-003-000
2021-04-28SenateAssigned to Higher Education
2021-04-22SenateReferred to Assignments
2021-04-22SenateFirst Reading
2021-04-22SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
2021-04-21SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 22, 2021
2021-04-21SenateArrive in Senate
2021-04-21HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 109-008-000
2021-04-16HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day
2021-04-14HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar
2021-04-14HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar
2021-04-14HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar
2021-04-08HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
2021-03-25HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Higher Education Committee; 010-000-000
2021-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2021-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
2021-03-25HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
2021-02-24HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
2021-02-23HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
2021-01-22HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2021-01-22HouseFirst Reading
2021-01-22HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. LaToya Greenwood

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