IL HB0242

Prohibits colleges from inquiring about or considering arrests that did not result in conviction or convictions that have been sealed or expunged during the admission decision-making process.

Prohibits colleges from inquiring about or considering any arrest or criminal accusation that was terminated in favor of the applicant at any time during the admission process.

Prohibits colleges from inquiring about or considering an applicant's past criminal convictions at any time during the admission decision-making process.

Permits colleges to inquire about and consider criminal conviction history after admission for purposes of offering support counseling and services, and for determining participation in campus activities and housing, but prohibits using this information to rescind an admission offer.

Clarifies that colleges are not required to inquire about or consider criminal conviction history for any reason.