Bill Text: IL HB5568 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Makes changes to the provisions concerning the in-state tuition charge to require that, beginning on July 1, 2026, an individual, other than an individual who has a non-immigrant alien status that precludes an intent to permanently reside in the United States, shall be charged tuition by the governing board of a public university at the same rate as an Illinois resident if the individual meets specified requirements. Provides that the governing board may adopt a policy to implement and administer the provisions and may adopt a policy for the classification of in-state residents, for tuition purposes, based on residency in this State. Provides that the General Assembly finds and declares that the provisions are a State law within the meaning of certain provisions of the United States Code.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-19 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB5568 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HB5568-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB5568 Introduced 2/9/2024, by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
110 ILCS 305/7e-5
110 ILCS 520/8d-5
110 ILCS 660/5-88
110 ILCS 665/10-88
110 ILCS 670/15-88
110 ILCS 675/20-88
110 ILCS 680/25-88
110 ILCS 685/30-88
110 ILCS 690/35-88
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Makes changes to the provisions concerning the in-state tuition charge to require that, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, the governing board of each public university, at a minimum, deem an individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a residence outside of this State, if the individual (1) attended a specified institution located in this State; (2) graduated from a high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this State, attained an associate degree from a public community college, or completed a General Education Core Curriculum package under the Illinois Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring from a public community college; (3) is a current student of or is registering as an entering student in the university; and (4) attests, if the individual is not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States at the earliest opportunity.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning education.
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 7e-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/7e-5)
Sec. 7e-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board of Trustees shall deem an individual an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.

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(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board of Trustees shall, at a minimum, deem
an individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained

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credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to

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become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person
and any of his or her dependents Illinois residents for
tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year,
if a person is on active military duty and is stationed out of
State, but he or she was stationed in this State for at least 3
years immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then
the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and any of his or
her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as
long as that person or his or her dependent (i) applies for
admission to the University within 18 months of the person on
active military duty being reassigned or (ii) remains
continuously enrolled at the University. Beginning with the
2013-2014 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008 or any subsequent variation of that Act, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident
for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic
year, if a person is utilizing benefits under the federal
All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, then the
Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois resident

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for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020 academic
year, per the federal requirements for maintaining approval
for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C. 3679(c), if a
person is on active military duty or is receiving veterans'
education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for any
academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8d-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8d-5)
Sec. 8d-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for

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at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a

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residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.

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(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits

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under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by
changing Section 5-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-88)
Sec. 5-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school

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diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an

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individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.

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(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an

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Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 10-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-88)
Sec. 10-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.

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(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the

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contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring

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from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11

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Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended
by changing Section 15-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-88)
Sec. 15-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or

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guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.

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1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education

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Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at

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the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended
by changing Section 20-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-88)
Sec. 20-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this

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State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded

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nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public

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Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the

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University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2015-2016
academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits under the
federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program,
then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-88 as follows:

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(110 ILCS 680/25-88)
Sec. 25-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or

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semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.

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(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on

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active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is

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amended by changing Section 30-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-88)
Sec. 30-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the

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earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the
Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.

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(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his

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or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for
any academic quarter, semester, or term, as applicable.
(Source: P.A. 101-424, eff. 8-16-19.)

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Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 35-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-88)
Sec. 35-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes through the 2024-2025 academic
year, the Board shall deem an individual an Illinois resident,
until the individual establishes a residence outside of this
State, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school
in this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for
at least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated
from high school or received the equivalent of a high
school diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit

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stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7) but before the 2025-2026 academic
year. Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.
(a-5) As used in this subsection (a-5), "excluded
nonimmigrant alien" means an alien identified in 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J), or 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(M).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes beginning with the 2025-2026
academic year, the Board shall, at a minimum, deem an
individual, other than an excluded nonimmigrant alien, an
Illinois resident, until the individual establishes a
residence outside of this State, if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The individual attended, on campus, and attained
credits at any of the following institutions in this
State:
(A) A public or nonpublic elementary school.
(B) A public or nonpublic high school.
(C) An adult education program funded by the

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Illinois Community College Board under the Public
Community College Act.
(D) A community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(2) The individual satisfies any of the following:
(A) The individual graduated from a public or
nonpublic high school or received the equivalent of a
high school diploma in this State.
(B) The individual attained an associate degree
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(C) The individual completed a General Education
Core Curriculum package under the Illinois
Articulation Initiative Act for students transferring
from a community college organized under the Public
Community College Act.
(3) The individual is a current student of or is
registering as an entering student in the University.
(4) The individual attests, if the individual is not a
citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United
States, that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Any revenue lost by the University in implementing this
subsection (a-5) shall be absorbed by the University Income
Fund.

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(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that
person or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University. Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, if
a person is utilizing benefits under the federal Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any subsequent
variation of that Act, then the Board shall deem that person an
Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the
2015-2016 academic year, if a person is utilizing benefits
under the federal All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance
Program, then the Board shall deem that person an Illinois
resident for tuition purposes. Beginning with the 2019-2020
academic year, per the federal requirements for maintaining
approval for veterans' education benefits under 38 U.S.C.
3679(c), if a person is on active military duty or is receiving
veterans' education benefits, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes for

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