Community College Baccalaureate Legislation Update

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As of May 31, Senate Bill 1988 was not called to the House floor before the end of the spring 2025 legislative session. Introduced by Gov. JB Pritzker in February, the bill advanced quickly and was revised through extensive collaboration with public universities.

Despite strong advocacy from community colleges and inclusion in the Governor’s agenda, the bill was delayed due to broader end-of-session negotiations.

What’s Next:
The Governor’s Office, ICCTA, and legislative partners remain committed to expanding bachelor’s degree access through community colleges. We’ll work this summer to prepare for reintroduction during the fall veto session in October.

Thank you to all the college leaders, trustees, and advocates who helped move this effort forward.

 Learn more about transforming Illinois through Community College Baccalaureate Degrees HERE. 

Want to learn more about ICCTA?

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Here are some ways to learn more about us:

  • Volunteer for an ICCTA committee
  • Attend an ICCTA educational seminar
  • Invite ICCTA to facilitate your board retreat or self-evaluation
  • Represent your college at an ICCTA board meeting
  • Participate in ICCTA Lobby Days in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
  • Host an ICCTA regional meeting on your campus
Click HERE for ICCTA's 2024-2025 leadership team
 
 

#4everystudent4everycommunity

ICCTA is a proud partner in the Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative. ICCMC has launched a new marketing campaign called “For Every Student, For Every Community” that highlights the benefits of community colleges and unites the state's 39 college districts under a single brand.

Watch for this logo and the new hashtags in advertising and social media posts:

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#4everystudent4everycommunity
#ilcommunitycollegeproud