HB3522

UNI DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM

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HB3522 establishes a direct admission program for Illinois high school seniors and community college students to public universities.

HB3522 creates the Public University Direct Admission Program, which automatically offers admission to eligible high school seniors and community college students to public universities. Public universities must set grade point average standards for admission. Students can opt-out of their directory information being shared for recruitment purposes. The Board of Higher Education will report annually on the program's impact. The bill aims to simplify the college application process and increase access to higher education for Illinois students.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

103 Yea

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10 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

May 14, 2025

9:00 AM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 30, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Jun 30, 2025

House

Effective Date June 30, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0015