HB1859

COM COL-COURSE INSTRUCTOR-AI

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois HB1859 mandates community college courses to have primary instructors meeting specific qualifications, prohibiting the use of artificial.

Illinois HB1859 amends the Public Community College Act to require that the primary instructor of a course must meet qualifications set forth in the Illinois Administrative Code and any other applicable rules. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence programs in place of a primary instructor. This legislation ensures that courses are taught by qualified individuals rather than AI, maintaining educational standards.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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22 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

May 14, 2025

2:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0201