IL HB3241

Requires all Illinois public universities to maintain at least 80% Illinois resident enrollment for undergraduate and graduate students beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year.

Applies mandate to 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.

For University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University (which have multiple campuses), the 80% requirement applies separately to each campus.

References existing residency definitions in each university's governing statute for determining Illinois resident status.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.