Chapter 110 — HIGHER EDUCATION

(110 ILCS 935/3.09) Sec. 3.09. Eligible health care provider. "Eligible health care provider" means a primary care physician, general surgeon, emergency medicine physician, obstetrician, chiropractic physician, anesthesiologist, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician as…

(110 ILCS 935/3.10) Sec. 3.10. Primary care physician. "Primary care physician" means a general internist, family physician, or general pediatrician. (Source: P.A. 101-118, eff. 7-22-19.)

(110 ILCS 935/3.11) Sec. 3.11. Chiropractic physician. "Chiropractic physician" means a chiropractic physician as defined in the Medical Practice Act of 1987. (Source: P.A. 103-219, eff. 1-1-24.)

(110 ILCS 935/4) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454) Sec. 4. The Department may exercise the powers indicated in Sections 4.01 through 4.12 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 99-933, eff. 1-27-17.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.01) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.01) Sec. 4.01. To allocate funds to residency programs according to the following priorities: (a) to increase the number of eligible health care providers in Designated Shortage Areas; (b) (blank); (c) to increase the number of accredi…

(110 ILCS 935/4.02) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.02) Sec. 4.02. To determine the procedures for the distribution of the funds to residency programs, including the establishment of eligibility criteria in accordance with the following guidelines: (a) preference for programs which are …

(110 ILCS 935/4.03) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.03) Sec. 4.03. To establish a program of medical student scholarships and to award scholarships to eligible medical students. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.04) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.04) Sec. 4.04. To determine criteria and standards of financial need in the awarding of scholarships under Section 4.03 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.05) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.05) Sec. 4.05. To receive and disburse federal funds in accordance with the purpose stated in Section 2 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.06) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.06) Sec. 4.06. To enter into contracts or agreements with any agency or department of the State of Illinois or the United States to carry out the provisions of this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.07) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.07) Sec. 4.07. To coordinate the residency grants program established under this Act with the program administered by the Illinois Board of Higher Education under the Health Services Education Grants Act. (Source: P.A. 101-118, eff. 7-…

(110 ILCS 935/4.08) Sec. 4.08. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 80-478. Repealed by P.A. 99-576, eff. 7-15-16.)

(110 ILCS 935/4.09) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.09) Sec. 4.09. To consult with the Committee in the determination of Designated Shortage Areas, eligibility criteria for the allocation of funds under Section 4.01 of this Act and the awarding of scholarships under Sections 4.03 and 4.…

(110 ILCS 935/4.10) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.10) Sec. 4.10. To establish programs, and the criteria for such programs, for the repayment of the educational loans of eligible health care providers who agree to serve in Designated Shortage Areas for a specified period of time, no l…

(110 ILCS 935/4.11) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.11) Sec. 4.11. To require residency programs seeking grants under this Act to make application according to procedures consistent with the priorities and guidelines established in Sections 4.01 and 4.02 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 101-1…

(110 ILCS 935/4.12) (from Ch. 144, par. 1454.12) Sec. 4.12. To promulgate rules and regulations which are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the programs required by this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/5) Sec. 5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 101-118, eff. 7-22-19. Repealed by P.A. 104-435, eff. 11-21-25.)

(110 ILCS 935/6) (from Ch. 144, par. 1456) Sec. 6. Residency programs seeking funds under this Act shall make application to the Department. The application shall include evidence of local support for the program, either in the form of funds, services, or other resources. The rat…

(110 ILCS 935/7) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 80-478. Repealed by P.A. 101-118, eff. 7-22-19.)

(110 ILCS 935/8) (from Ch. 144, par. 1458) Sec. 8. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated herein as if all of the provisions of such Act were included in this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-478.)

(110 ILCS 935/9) (from Ch. 144, par. 1459) Sec. 9. The Department shall annually report to the General Assembly and the Governor the results and progress of the programs established by this Act on or before March 15th. The annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor sh…

(110 ILCS 940/0.01) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b130) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Governor's Scholars Board of Sponsors Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(110 ILCS 940/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b131) Sec. 1. There is created a Board of Sponsors of The Governor's Scholars, consisting of 10 members, 5 of whom shall be named by the Governor. The Director of the Department of Central Management Services shall be an ex officio member, a…

(110 ILCS 940/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b132) Sec. 2. The Board of Sponsors shall: (a) Investigate, establish, develop and publicize appropriate courses, curricula, and programs whereby university graduates, holding at least the degrees of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, …

(110 ILCS 940/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b133) Sec. 3. The Board of Sponsors is authorized to accept grants of funds from foundations or other private sources and to expend such funds, in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act. If any charitable fo…

(110 ILCS 940/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 63b134) Sec. 4. The Board of Sponsors shall make a detailed report of its activities and recommendations to the 77th General Assembly and to the Governor not later than February 1, 1971 and by February 1 of each odd numbered year thereafter an…

(110 ILCS 945/0.01) (from Ch. 144, par. 1600) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Higher Education Loan Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(110 ILCS 945/10) (from Ch. 144, par. 1610) Sec. 10. Bonds. (a) The Authority may from time to time issue Bonds for any corporate purpose and all such Bonds or other obligations of the Authority issued pursuant to this Act shall be and are hereby declared to be negotiable for all…

(110 ILCS 945/11) (from Ch. 144, par. 1611) Sec. 11. Trust agreement to secure Bonds. In the discretion of the Authority any Bonds issued under the provisions of this Act may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee or trustees, which m…

(110 ILCS 945/12) (from Ch. 144, par. 1612) Sec. 12. Bonds as obligation of Authority only. Bonds issued under authority of this Act shall be obligations of the Authority only, and not of the State of Illinois. Bonds issued under authority of this Act shall state upon the face of…

(110 ILCS 945/13) (from Ch. 144, par. 1613) Sec. 13. Pledge of Revenues. The Authority shall fix, revise, charge and collect fees and is empowered to contract with any person, partnership, association or corporation, or other body, public or private, in respect thereof. Each agre…

(110 ILCS 945/14) (from Ch. 144, par. 1614) Sec. 14. Funds from sale of Bonds as trust funds - Application of funds. All monies received by or on behalf of the Authority pursuant to the authority of this Act, whether as proceeds from the sale of Bonds or as revenues, shall be dee…

(110 ILCS 945/15) (from Ch. 144, par. 1615) Sec. 15. Rights of Bond holders. Any holder of Bonds issued pursuant to this Act or a trustee under a trust agreement entered into pursuant to this Act, except to the extent that their rights are restricted by any Bond resolution, may, …

(110 ILCS 945/16) (from Ch. 144, par. 1616) Sec. 16. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/17) (from Ch. 144, par. 1617) Sec. 17. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/18) (from Ch. 144, par. 1618) Sec. 18. Bonds as legal investments. All banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, insurance companies and associations, and all…

(110 ILCS 945/19) (from Ch. 144, par. 1619) Sec. 19. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/2) (from Ch. 144, par. 1602) Sec. 2. Declaration of Purpose. It is declared that for the benefit of the people of the State of Illinois, the conduct and increase of their commerce, the protection and enhancement of their welfare, the development of continued prosper…

(110 ILCS 945/20) (from Ch. 144, par. 1620) Sec. 20. Waiver of competitive bidding. Competitive bidding requirements of the Illinois Revised Statutes or any other similar requirements that may be lawfully waived are waived by this Section and any requirement of competitive biddin…

(110 ILCS 945/21) (from Ch. 144, par. 1621) Sec. 21. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/22) (from Ch. 144, par. 1622) Sec. 22. Powers - Interest rates. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, institutions and education loan corporations shall have the power to borrow money from the Authority, make Education Loans and take all other actions and do s…

(110 ILCS 945/23) (from Ch. 144, par. 1623) Sec. 23. Act as alternative method - Application of Bond law - Powers not subject to supervision or regulation by other element or government. The foregoing Sections of this Act shall be deemed to provide a complete, additional and alte…

(110 ILCS 945/24) (from Ch. 144, par. 1624) Sec. 24. Liberal construction of Act. This Act, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose. (Source: P.A. 82-658.)

(110 ILCS 945/25) (from Ch. 144, par. 1625) Sec. 25. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/3) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603) Sec. 3. Definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Sections 3.01 through 3.13 of this Act and the Illinois Finance Authority Act have the meanings ascribed to them in those Acts. (Source: P.A.…

(110 ILCS 945/3.01) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603.01) Sec. 3.01. Authority. "Authority" means the Illinois Finance Authority created by the Illinois Finance Authority Act. (Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)

(110 ILCS 945/3.02) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603.02) Sec. 3.02. Authority Loans. "Authority Loans" means loans by the Authority to institutions of higher education or education loan corporations for the purpose of funding Education Loans. (Source: P.A. 85-1326.)

(110 ILCS 945/3.03) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603.03) Sec. 3.03. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/3.04) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603.04) Sec. 3.04. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-555, eff. 7-27-94.)

(110 ILCS 945/3.05) (from Ch. 144, par. 1603.05) Sec. 3.05. Borrower. "Borrower" means a student who has received an Education Loan or any Parent who has received or agreed to pay an Education Loan. (Source: P.A. 82-658.)