SB 1609 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

HIGHR ED-RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION

Summary
Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012, the Private College Act, and the Academic Degree Act. Defines "religious institution" in these Acts. Provides that any religious institution (instead of any institution devoted entirely to the teaching of religion or theology) shall not be considered to be a private business and vocational school; makes related changes. Provides that no religious institution shall be subject to the educational requirements, standards, or demands contained in the Private College Act or the Academic Degree Act or in those Acts' administrative rules.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 24, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 27, 2015
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Mar 3, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Higher Education
Feb 20, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
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Kyle McCarter
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