Bill Title: Amends the University Religious Observances Act. Provides that any student in an institution of higher learning, other than a religious or denominational institution of higher learning, who is unable, because of his or her religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination, study, or work requirement and shall be provided with an opportunity to make up the examination, study, or work requirement that he or she may have missed because of such absence on a particular day; provided that the make-up examination, study, or work does not create an unreasonable burden upon the institution. Prohibits fees of any kind from being charged by the institution for making available to the student such an opportunity. Provides that no adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his or her availing himself or herself of these provisions. Requires publication of these provisions.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-08-20 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1038 [SB2949 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Chaptered	2012-08-20	HTML/Text	Link	View
Enrolled	2012-05-31	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-04-20	HTML/Text	Link	View
Engrossed	2012-03-22	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2012-02-01	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois SB2949

Supplemental Documents

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