HB 2041

Abstract

Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. Provides that the Board of Higher Education may issue a cease and desist order to any school operating without the required permit of approval and may impose a civil penalty. Sets forth various requirements for the cease and desist order and the penalty. Amends the Private College Act and the Academic Degree Act to make similar changes. Amends the Higher Education Housing and Opportunities Act. Provides that the definition of "institution of higher education" or "institution" means any publicly or privately operated university, college, community college, business, technical, or vocational school, or other educational institution in this State (rather than not specifying the location). Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall administer specified provisions with the Board of Higher Education (instead of only the Board of Higher Education). Provides that the Task Force on Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate Surveys is extended for an additional year. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the member of the Board representing public university governing boards and the member of the Board representing private college and university boards of trustees, who are appointed by the Governor but not subject to confirmation by the Senate, shall serve terms of 3 years (instead of one year). Makes other changes. Repeals a provision of the State Finance Act concerning the Private College Academic Quality Assurance Fund. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 426/75.5 new 110 ILCS 1005/14.15 new 110 ILCS 1005/15 110 ILCS 1010/7.5 new Removes the provisions amending the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. With respect to the Private College Act, removes the amendatory provisions concerning cease and desist orders, civil penalties, and fines. With respect to the Academic Degree Act, removes the amendatory provisions concerning cease and desist orders and civil penalties.