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IL SB2949

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ira Silverstein

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the University Religious Observances Act to require institutions of higher learning to excuse students from classes, exams, and work requirements due to religious beliefs
  • Students must notify faculty well in advance of anticipated absences or conflicts between scheduled classes and religious observances
  • Institutions must provide makeup opportunities for missed exams, studies, or work requirements unless doing so creates an unreasonable burden
  • No fees may be charged for makeup opportunities and students cannot face adverse effects for using these provisions
  • Each institution must publish this section in its course catalog

Legislative Description

HIGHER ED-RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1038

8/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/10/2012
Rules3/23/2012
Higher Education2/7/2012
Assignments2/1/2012

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