Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 656 — HARPER COLLEGE-BACHELOR DEGREE

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 512 may establish and offer a pilot program under which the district may offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university and the public universities in this State have the right of first refusal to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree programs on the community college campus or a community college extension site, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program, (iv) that the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law. Prohibits Community College District No. 512 from becoming a primarily baccalaureate degree-granting, 4-year institution of higher learning. Effective July 1, 2009.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 656 now include specific requirements for Community College District No. 512 to establish a pilot program for bachelor's degrees. While the overall structure remains, certain lines detailing the conditions for offering these degrees were removed, which could affect the clarity and regulatory framework of the program. This matters because these conditions are meant to prevent local community colleges from competing unfairly with nearby public universities and ensure that any new programs are based on actual job market needs without financial burden on communities. Overall, it adjusts how community colleges can expand their degree offerings, which could impact higher education and workforce development in the area.

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*LRB09608478NHT18598b* HB0656 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 HB0656 Introduced 02/06/09, by Rep.
HB0656 Engrossed LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b AN ACT concerning education.
Fred Crespo SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 805/3-65 new Amends the Public Community College Act.
Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No.
512 may establish and offer a pilot program under which the district may offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university and the public universities in this State have the right of first refusal to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree programs on the community college campus or a community college extension site, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program, (iv) that the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law.
Prohibits Community College District No.
512 from becoming a primarily baccalaureate degree-granting, 4-year institution of higher learning.
Effective July 1, 2009.
LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b A BILL FOR HB0656 LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b AN ACT concerning education.
Two members of the panel shall be from local employers representing the applicable field of study, appointed by HB0656 - 2 - LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b the Board of Trustees of Community College District No.
Two members of the panel shall be from local employers representing the applicable field of study, appointed by HB0656 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b the Board of Trustees of Community College District No.
512 pilot program, an independent audit must HB0656 - 3 - LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b be conducted to determine if any of the funding for the pilot program was provided by local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program.
512 pilot program, an independent audit must HB0656 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 08478 NHT 18598 b be conducted to determine if any of the funding for the pilot program was provided by local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program.
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This bill adds provisions allowing Harper College to establish a pilot baccalaureate program under specific conditions.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    Sec. 3-65. Harper College pilot baccalaureate program. The Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 512 may establish and offer a pilot program under which the district may offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The public universities in this State have the right of first refusal to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree programs on the community college campus or a community college extension site in a manner that is mutually agreeable between the district and the university.

    This establishes a framework for a pilot program at Harper College to offer bachelor's degrees under specified conditions.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (2) The Board of Trustees has determined that it has the expertise, resources, and interest to offer quality Bachelor of Applied Science Degree programs and the programs are consistent with existing board policy.

    This ensures that the college has the capability and interest to provide these programs.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (3) The district has identified and documented unmet workforce needs.

    This requires a demonstration of actual workforce demand before launching the programs.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (4) The degree programs will not compete with any nearby public university.

    This condition prevents overlap with existing university programs.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (5) The degree programs will not require any additional funding from local taxes, the State, or Community College District No. 512 students not enrolled in the pilot program. At the completion of the Community College District No. 512 pilot program, an independent audit must be conducted to determine if any of the funding for the pilot program was provided by local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program.

    This ensures financial integrity and independence for the pilot program.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (6) The Board of Higher Education has approved the offering of the degree programs in a manner consistent with approving new bachelor's degree programs at all State public universities.

    This guarantees that the programs align with state higher education standards.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    (7) The pilot program will expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law.

    This creates a defined timeline for the pilot program's operation.

  • 110 ILCS 805/3-65

    The intention of this Section is to allow Community College District No. 512 to meet specific, documented workforce needs in the district. Community College District No. 512 is prohibited from becoming a primarily baccalaureate degree-granting, 4-year institution of higher learning.

    This establishes the purpose of the program while limiting the scope of the community college's offerings.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Re-referred to Assignments; Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b).

  3. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Re-referred to Assignments; Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b).

  4. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  5. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2009

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2009

  8. Second Reading

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2009

  16. Do Pass Criminal Law; 005-004-000

  17. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski

  18. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Matt Murphy

  19. Assigned to Criminal Law

  20. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  21. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  22. Referred to Assignments

  23. First Reading

  24. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  26. Arrive in Senate

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  28. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-047-000

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  30. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  32. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

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

  36. Second Reading - Short Debate

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  39. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  40. Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-002-000

  41. Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  44. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  45. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  46. Referred to Rules Committee

  47. First Reading

  48. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 4 voted No

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Not signed on (181)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 69 Yea · 47 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 594301
Democrat 10100
Republican 0301
Total 694702
% of votes cast 58%40%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Hamos — Yea
Lang — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Madigan — Yea
May — Nay
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Nay
Mell — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Senger — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Burke — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Howard — Yea
McGuire — Nay
Brady — Nay
Coladipietro — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Farnham — Nay
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Nay
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Gordon, Jehan — Nay
Watson — Nay
Moffitt — Nay
Myers — Nay
Gordon, Careen — Not Voting
Pihos — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Verschoore — Nay
Wait — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Cole — Nay
Connelly — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Cross — Nay
Hatcher — Nay
Holbrook — Nay
Jakobsson — Nay
Osmond — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Poe — Nay
Pritchard — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Nay
Ryg — Nay
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Nay
Soto — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Nay
Bellock — Nay
Mathias — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Nay
Mautino — Nay
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Nay
Burns — Yea
McAsey — Nay
Froehlich — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 656 do?
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 512 may establish and offer a pilot program under which the district may offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university and the public universities in this State have the right of first refusal to offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree programs on the community college campus or a community college extension site, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes, the State, or the community college students not enrolled in the program, (iv) that the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law. Prohibits Community College District No. 512 from becoming a primarily baccalaureate degree-granting, 4-year institution of higher learning. Effective July 1, 2009.
Who sponsors HB 656?
HB 656 is sponsored by Fred Crespo (Democrat) and Susan Garrett.
What is the current status of HB 656?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 656?
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