Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 263 — U OF I-LOWER AGE OF ADMITTANCE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0203

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2009. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the University of Illinois Act. Lowers the age at which a student may be admitted to the University from 15 to 14 years. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 263 changes the minimum age for admission to the University from 15 years old to 14 years old. This adjustment aims to allow younger students to start their higher education earlier, which could benefit advanced learners by providing them with opportunities to engage in university-level courses sooner. This change is significant because it may help meet the needs of gifted students and encourage academic growth at a younger age.

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SB0263 Engrossed LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB0263 Enrolled LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB0263 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b (C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming);
SB0263 Enrolled - 2 - LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b (C) 3 years of mathematics (introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming);
Institutions may also admit 1) applicants who did not have an opportunity to complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in high school, and 2) educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted to the formal organized special assistance programs that are tailored to the needs of such students, providing that in either case, the institution SB0263 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b incorporates in the applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic activities that compensate for course deficiencies;
Institutions may also admit 1) applicants who did not have an opportunity to complete the minimum college preparatory curriculum in high school, and 2) educationally disadvantaged applicants who are admitted to the formal organized special assistance programs that are tailored to the needs of such students, providing that in either case, the institution SB0263 Enrolled - 3 - LRB096 05785 NHT 15860 b incorporates in the applicant's baccalaureate curriculum courses or other academic activities that compensate for course deficiencies;
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0203

  2. Effective Date August 10, 2009

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-001-000

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

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  10. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 004-000-000

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  14. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  19. Arrived in House

  20. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  21. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 2, 2009

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2009

  24. Second Reading

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2009

  27. Do Pass as Amended Higher Education; 010-000-000

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

  32. Held in Higher Education

  33. Assigned to Higher Education

  34. Referred to Assignments

  35. First Reading

  36. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

Sponsors

  • Michael W. Frerichs · Cosponsor
  • William B. Black · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Michael W. Frerichs
  • William B. Black

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 101002
Democrat 10001
Republican 3100
Total 114103
% of votes cast 97%1%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Myers — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Washington — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Mulligan — Not Voting
Howard — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Durkin — Not Voting
Hatcher — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Burns — Yea
McAsey — 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 Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 49000
Republican 1000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hutchinson — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Noland — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Millner — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 263 do?
Amends the University of Illinois Act. Lowers the age at which a student may be admitted to the University from 15 to 14 years. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 263?
SB 263 is sponsored by Michael W. Frerichs and William B. Black.
What is the current status of SB 263?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2009. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 263?
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