HB 6621 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

HIGHER ED-STU-MILITARY SERVICE

Summary

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act, various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois, and the Public Community College Act. Requires public institutions of higher education to establish a policy regarding currently enrolled students who are called to or enlist in active military service. Requires the policy to provide that any student enrolled in a course or courses at the institution shall not incur academic or financial penalties by virtue of performing military service on behalf of the United States. Provides that the student must be permitted the option of either completing the course or courses at a later date without penalty or withdrawing from the course or courses with a full refund of fees paid. Provides that if the student chooses to withdraw, the student's record shall reflect that the withdrawal is due to active military service. Effective July 1, 2004.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2004

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Introduced Feb 9, 2004 Last action Mar 30, 2004

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Mar 4, 2004

House · Reported by committee

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000

Mar 4, 2004

House · Amendment adopted

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote

Mar 4, 2004

House · Amendment offered

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Higher Education Committee

Feb 25, 2004

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to Higher Education Committee

Feb 9, 2004

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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