IL HR0955

Direct the Board of Higher Education to establish a foundation implementing a rural campus designation program in Illinois coordinated with a federal program.

Federal funding will be provided through the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program.

Program emphasizes partnerships between universities and local education authorities, regional employers, or workforce investment boards focused on economic development.

Rural campus designation will help universities compete for grant funding from private and federal entities.

Requires delivery of a copy of the resolution to the Board of Higher Education.