H.R.0678

ARCH. DEGREE RECLASSIFICATION

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Illinois House Resolution 678 urges the U.S. Department of Education to reverse the reclassification of architecture graduate degrees from.

Illinois House Resolution 678 expresses concern over the federal reclassification of architecture graduate degrees from "professional" to "non-professional" under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This change, according to the resolution, undermines the integrity of the architect profession and public safety by limiting access to private debt and reducing the number of licensed architects. The resolution argues that this reclassification will negatively impact the construction market, increase costs for various entities, and disproportionately affect suburban and rural communities in Illinois.

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Calendar

May 6

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

May 29

House

Resolution Adopted 075-028-000

May 7

House

Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

May 6

House

Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 007-003-000