HB3973 Summary

• Prohibits Illinois state universities and community colleges from using State-appropriated funds to pay commencement speakers at graduation ceremonies.

• Applies to the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, and Western Illinois University.

• Applies to all public community college districts in Illinois.

• Allows universities and community colleges to use private funds to pay commencement speakers as an alternative to State-appropriated funds.