SB2822 Summary

• Amends the Private College Act and Academic Degree Act to create exemptions for religious institutions from state educational regulations and requirements.

• Allows tax-exempt, post-secondary religious institutions to apply annually to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for exemptions, with a $1,000 application fee.

• Requires exempt religious institutions to limit degree programs to religion, theology, or ministerial preparation, and prohibits use of the term "university" in institutional names.

• Mandates that exempt institutions include specific disclaimers in all promotional materials and on transcripts stating they are not state-authorized and credentials are unlikely to be recognized by accredited institutions or employers.

• Prohibits exempt institutions from accepting federal or state educational loan funds and requires students to sign affidavits confirming they are not using such funds.