IL SB3704

Creates an online statewide direct admissions program modeled after Idaho's Direct Admissions initiative to increase postsecondary opportunities for high school seniors.

Board of Higher Education establishes benchmark grade point average and college entrance exam scores; students meeting benchmarks receive conditional admission to public universities (University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, or other public universities).

Students not meeting benchmark standards receive conditional admission to their district's public community college, pending successful high school completion.

Students and families receive separate notification of conditional acceptance and must submit a direct admissions application to their chosen institution; no application fees required, with any associated fees credited to first tuition statement.

Board receives high school student grades from school district uploads to the State Board of Education and adopts necessary rules for program implementation; effective January 1, 2022.