Overview

• The legislation establishes an automatic direct admissions program for Illinois high school juniors to gain entry to public universities or community colleges based on their GPA starting in 2027–28.
• An amendment to the Dual Credit Equality Act requires high schools and community colleges to ensure in-school college-credit courses meet state academic standards and clarify instructor credentials.
• Every Illinois high school must designate a financial aid staff member and carve out time during the school day for students to complete FAFSA forms.
• HB 3339, known as the Tamara Clayton Expressway Camera Act, grants law enforcement access to roadway camera footage for human trafficking investigations.
• HB 2488 preserves the requirement for employers with 100 or more staff to report wages by gender and race, and HB 3760 authorizes a gray fox hunting season through the Department of Natural Resources.