SB0135 Summary

• Removes power of governing boards at public universities and community colleges to set tuition and fee rates beginning with the 2011-2012 academic year.

• Freezes tuition and fees at 2010-2011 levels, with any future changes requiring approval by the General Assembly.

• Applies to all public universities (University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University) and public community college districts.

• Repeals prior tuition rate-locking provisions that had capped increases for individual students.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.