All Roll Calls
Yes: 444 • No: 4
IllinoisHB2967104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY
Sponsored By: Terra Costa Howard (Democratic)
Became Law
higher educationassignmentsexecutive
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Local colleges get first shot at dual credit
If a school district asks, the local community college must start negotiating a dual credit partnership within 60 days. Every agreement must clearly state who does what. Districts must first try the local community college before other colleges. New out‑of‑state deals require notice to the Illinois Community College Board, 30 days for in‑state options, and a written reason to go out of state. If the college rejects a course, it must tell the district within 30 days; the district can appeal within 14 days, the Director rules in 45 days, reconsideration is due in 30 days, and the district must notify in 14 days if it moves to another college.
State oversight and data for dual credit
The Illinois Community College Board oversees community college dual credit; the Board of Higher Education oversees other colleges. Colleges must report each year on courses, instructors, enrollments, and sites, and file new or changed agreements online within 30 days. The Community College Board posts out‑of‑state and private dual credit agreements online. A Dual Credit Committee meets first within 60 days and then at least yearly; the Board provides staff support. Five years after the law starts, the Board studies impacts and reports by October 1, 2030, and all programs must follow state and federal law and accreditation rules; faculty must be told within 15 days after a partnership is signed or renewed.
Stronger standards for dual credit teachers and classes
Teachers of college‑level dual credit must meet college faculty standards: a master’s in the subject or a master’s plus 18 graduate hours. Teachers who are not fully qualified may teach under an approved professional development plan that the college reviews in 30 days and shares with the State Board by January 1, 2025. Approval lasts only while progress is shown, for up to 3 years and not past January 1, 2028; denials can be appealed to the state boards. Eligibility for these plans: for plans entered on or after January 1, 2023, a master’s plus 9 graduate hours and progress, or a fully licensed CTE teacher halfway to college requirements; for plans started before 2023, a master’s plus 9 hours, or a bachelor’s plus 18 hours and enrollment in a subject master’s. CTE dual credit teachers must hold the credentials and teaching skills the college requires. Dual credit classes must match on‑campus courses in goals, tests, and rigor, and are reviewed by the college each year; high school teachers join college orientation and faculty activities when duties allow.
Protections for dual credit students' records
Colleges may protect the academic standing of high school students in dual credit. Policies can allow late withdrawal or a pass/fail option. Any such policies must be posted and given to every enrolled student.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Terra Costa Howard
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Amy L. Grant
Republican • House
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Anthony DeLuca
Democratic • House
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Dan Ugaste
Republican • House
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Harry Benton
Democratic • House
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Jennifer Sanalitro
Republican • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Martin J. Moylan
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Matt Hanson
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michael J. Kelly
Democratic • House
Michael W. Halpin
Democratic • Senate
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Natalie A. Manley
Democratic • House
Nicole La Ha
Republican • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Norine K. Hammond
Republican • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
William "Will" Davis
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/29/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Do Pass as Amended Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0012
6/30/2025HouseEffective Date June 30, 2025
6/30/2025HouseGovernor Approved
6/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
5/30/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2