HB3481 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB103 30459 RJT 56892 b

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB3481

Introduced 2/17/2023, by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

110 ILCS 205/9.43 new
110 ILCS 805/2-27 new

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act and the Public Community College Act. Provides that during the curriculum approval process, all curriculum must meet diversity, equity, and inclusion principles set by the respective governing board.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Board of Higher Education Act is amended by adding Section 9.43 as follows:

(110 ILCS 205/9.43 new)

Sec. 9.43. Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. During the curriculum approval process, all curriculum must meet diversity, equity, and inclusion principles set by the Board.

Section 10. The Public Community College Act is amended by adding Section 2-27 as follows:

(110 ILCS 805/2-27 new)

Sec. 2-27. Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. During the curriculum approval process, all curriculum must meet diversity, equity, and inclusion principles set by the State Board.