Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2404 — CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0261

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Credit for Prior Learning Act. Requires each public university to submit its policies and procedures for students to earn credit for prior learning to the Board of Higher Education for review and approval and each community college to submit its policies and procedures for students to earn credit for prior learning to the Illinois Community College Board for review and approval. Provides that, at a minimum, these procedures shall include a listing of the types of documentation acceptable and the dates of inclusion for which prior learning is acceptable. Requires the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board to adopt rules to permit public higher education institutions to award credit for prior learning after the assessment of prior learning experiences for documented learning that demonstrates achievement of all terminal objectives for a specific course or courses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed changes to Bill HB 2404 clarify the procedures required for public universities and community colleges to recognize and grant credit for prior learning. Specifically, it adds requirements for both educational boards to include a list of acceptable documentation and relevant dates when assessing prior learning. This adjustment matters because it establishes clearer guidelines, ensuring students know what is needed to receive credit for their previous experiences, potentially making higher education more accessible for them.

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HB2404 Engrossed LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b AN ACT concerning education.
HB2404 Enrolled LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b AN ACT concerning education.
"Public university" means the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, or any other public university or college, other than a community college, now or hereafter established or authorized by the HB2404 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b General Assembly.
"Public university" means the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, or any other public university or college, other than a community college, now or hereafter established or authorized by the HB2404 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b General Assembly.
HB2404 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b Section 90.
HB2404 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 09782 NHT 19952 b Section 90.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0261

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2018

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  7. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 22, 2017

  9. Second Reading

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2017

  11. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 25, 2017

  17. Arrive in Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Community College Access & Affordability Committee; 007-000-000

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Community College Access & Affordability Committee; by Voice Vote

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Community College Access & Affordability Committee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  27. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis

  28. Assigned to Community College Access & Affordability Committee

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  33. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  36. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  37. Referred to Rules Committee

  38. First Reading

  39. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis

Sponsors

  • Kathleen Willis · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kathleen Willis

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 34003
Republican 8000
Democrat 14000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Martinez — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Landek — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Trotter — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Nybo — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 70004
Republican 12000
Democrat 32000
Total 114004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Butler — Yea
McAsey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Hays — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Sauer — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Lang — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Brady — Yea
Long — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Unes — Yea
Davis — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Welter — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Willis — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Williams — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Jones — Not Voting
Olsen — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Turner — Not Voting
Wehrli — Not Voting
Winger — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Frese — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jimenez — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sente — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Not Voting
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2404 do?
Creates the Credit for Prior Learning Act. Requires each public university to submit its policies and procedures for students to earn credit for prior learning to the Board of Higher Education for review and approval and each community college to submit its policies and procedures for students to earn credit for prior learning to the Illinois Community College Board for review and approval. Provides that, at a minimum, these procedures shall include a listing of the types of documentation acceptable and the dates of inclusion for which prior learning is acceptable. Requires the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board to adopt rules to permit public higher education institutions to award credit for prior learning after the assessment of prior learning experiences for documented learning that demonstrates achievement of all terminal objectives for a specific course or courses.
Who sponsors HB 2404?
HB 2404 is sponsored by Kathleen Willis.
What is the current status of HB 2404?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2017. Enacted.
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