Illinois HB5319 allows community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in specific fields, subject to certain conditions and limitations.
HB5319 amends the Public Community College Act to allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in early childhood education, cybersecurity, and nursing. The City Colleges of Chicago can offer up to two degrees in early childhood education. Each community college district must submit an application detailing the program's alignment with workforce needs, student demand, and curriculum quality. The application process includes a good faith collaboration with universities and a feasibility study.
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