HGHR ED-AUTOMATED TEXT MESSAGE
Summary
Amends various acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that, no later than July 1, 2020, each university must develop an automated text message program for use by the university's office of admissions to notify individuals who have been granted admission into the university of any dates or deadlines that are critical to their enrollment and financial aid eligibility. Requires the program to include an automatic opt-out option for individuals who prefer to not receive automated text messages from the university. Repeals the provision on July 1, 2024. Effective July 1, 2019.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2019
Last action Mar 22, 2019
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Total actions
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Committee
3
Mar 22, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 20, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Higher Education
upper
Feb 13, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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