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IL SB2960
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Antonio Munoz
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AI Summary
- Requires each Illinois institution of higher education to adopt a policy by June 1, 2017 for awarding academic credit for military training applicable to degree or certificate programs
- Military training eligible for credit must be recommended by a national higher education association, included in military transcripts, or otherwise documented as military training or experience
- Institutions must develop procedures to receive and verify documentation of military training claims, maintain lists of qualifying courses, and provide policies to applicants with military service
- Institutions must submit their military credit policies to the Board of Higher Education and Illinois Community College Board by June 30, 2017 and every other year thereafter
- Board of Higher Education must collect data on veteran and military service students to track enrollment and completion outcomes
Legislative Description
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Last Action
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
5/19/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules4/21/2016
Higher Education3/2/2016
Assignments2/18/2016
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