Bill Status of HB 5873   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  HIGHER ED-FIREFIGHTER CREDIT

House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Swanson

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Educational Credit for Firefighting Experience Act. Provides that before June 1, 2026, 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, 2026 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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/11/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
  11/12/2024HouseFirst Reading
  11/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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