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Yes: 415 • No: 22
IllinoisHB3522104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
UNI DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM
Sponsored By: Katie Stuart (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Automatic admission and no application fees
Public universities must offer general admission to in‑state seniors who meet each school’s posted standards. Your local public community college must admit you if you live in its district. Transfer to a public university is offered if you attend an Illinois public community college, have at least 30 graded, transferable semester hours, and meet the university’s minimum GPA. If you apply through this program, public colleges and universities cannot charge an application fee.
Statewide direct‑admission outreach and notices
The Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, ISAC, and the State Board of Education run a statewide direct‑admission program. ISAC can build systems and use a statewide portal to automatically notify eligible high school seniors and transfer students. Each notice also names the student’s local public community college. UIC and UIUC must give ISAC their identification criteria and outreach content by February 1 each year so qualifying seniors get direct communications.
Consent‑based data sharing for admissions
ISAC must post a standard opt‑in consent form by June 30, 2025. Starting July 1, 2026, school districts must make directory and direct‑admissions data for next‑year graduates available in a secure system. Military recruiters, ISAC, and State public colleges can access directory information; ISAC can access direct‑admissions information for the program. Districts serving grades 10–12 must share direct‑admissions information with ISAC under FERPA and State law. With informed consent, ISAC may share a student’s data only with the State higher‑education agencies, qualifying public universities (including UIC and UIUC), the student’s community college district, and the statewide portal. Each year by July 1, community colleges must send information on students with at least 30 transferable credits to ICCB for ISAC, with written or electronic consent from the student or, if under 18, a parent or guardian. Each July 1 starting in 2026, ISAC uses district data to identify eligible students and may share eligibility data with the Board of Higher Education. Public universities must give ISAC their GPA standards by March 1 each year.
Annual results report on direct admission
The Board of Higher Education evaluates the program and reports to the Governor and General Assembly by August 1, 2029, and every August 1 after. Reports include who was offered admission, who applied, and who enrolled, plus changes over time and recommendations.
Schools verify records; offers can be revoked
If you get a direct‑admission offer, the college can check your transcripts, Illinois residency, and high school graduation. If you do not meet the school’s direct‑admission rules before you enroll, the school can take back the offer.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Chapin Rose
Republican • Senate
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Dale Fowler
Republican • Senate
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Democratic • House
Erica Harriss
Republican • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democratic • Senate
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michael J. Kelly
Democratic • House
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Napoleon Harris, III
Democratic • Senate
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Norine K. Hammond
Republican • House
Rachel Ventura
Democratic • Senate
Rick Ryan
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Steve McClure
Republican • Senate
Steve Stadelman
Democratic • Senate
Sue Rezin
Republican • Senate
Sue Scherer
Democratic • House
Terra Costa Howard
Democratic • House
Wayne A. Rosenthal
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs
Yes: 103 • No: 10
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 House Concurs
Yes: 103 • No: 10
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass as Amended Higher Education;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 100 • No: 2
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0015
6/30/2025HouseEffective Date June 30, 2025
6/30/2025HouseGovernor Approved
6/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
6/4/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
5/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 103-010-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 103-010-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 009-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 009-000-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Higher Education Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Higher Education Committee
5/28/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
5/26/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/23/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Katie Stuart
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Katie Stuart
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3, 4
5/23/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2
Senate Amendment 3
Senate Amendment 4