IL SB3787

Allows community college boards of trustees to establish and offer baccalaureate degree programs upon approval by the Illinois Community College Board and Board of Higher Education.

Requires community colleges to demonstrate unmet workforce needs in their region, hold applicable accreditation, show student demand, and prove they have adequate faculty, fiscal resources, and quality curricula before approval.

Caps tuition for third and fourth year courses in 4-year baccalaureate programs at no more than 150% of related lower-division course tuition, and prohibits using baccalaureate credit hours for certain state grants.

Requires community colleges to submit annual reports to the State Board including enrollment numbers, degrees completed, workforce data, and average tuition costs for baccalaureate programs.

Mandates the State Board conduct a statewide evaluation of all community college baccalaureate programs within 5 years, reporting results to the General Assembly and other state officials on program implementation, student outcomes, costs, employment rates, and completion rates.