SB1907 Summary

• Amends in-state tuition provisions across all Illinois public universities (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) and community colleges effective with the 2019-2020 academic year.

• Requires university and community college boards to deem individuals on active military duty or receiving veterans' education benefits as Illinois residents for tuition purposes, complying with federal requirements under 38 U.S.C. 3679(c).

• Applies to any academic quarter, semester, or term for individuals utilizing Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act benefits, All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program benefits, or any other veterans' education benefits.

• Maintains existing in-state tuition eligibility requirements for non-military students, including high school attendance and graduation in Illinois with at least 3 years of schooling in the state.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.