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Creates the Educational Credit for Firefighting Experience Act. Provides that before June 1, 2027, each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regarding its awarding of academic credit for firefighter training considered applicable to the requirements of a student's certificate or degree program. Requires the policy to apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of higher education and…
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Creates the Educational Credit for Firefighting Experience Act. Provides that before June 1, 2027, each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regarding its awarding of academic credit for firefighter training considered applicable to the requirements of a student's certificate or degree program. Requires the policy to apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of higher education and who has completed a firefighting training course or program that meets certain requirements. Provides that each institution of higher education shall develop a procedure for receiving the necessary documentation, provide a copy of its policy to certain applicants, and develop and maintain a list of qualifying firefighting training courses and programs. Provides that each institution of higher education shall submit its policy for awarding academic credit to the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board, if applicable, before June 30, 2027 and before June 30 of each year thereafter. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall collect data in the Illinois Higher Education Information System on students who are firefighters to assess enrollment and completion outcomes.
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HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote · House Higher Education
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 012-000-000 · House Higher Education
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education · Senate Higher Education
