House Bill 5319 would allow all Illinois community colleges to offer four‑year baccalaureate degree programs. Specific programs would be developed through a collaborative process involving the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Supporters of the proposal say the change would allow students to earn degrees closer to home while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.
The Illinois Community College Board recently released a report examining the economic impact of the state’s 45 community colleges. According to the report, the state sees a 130% return on tax dollars invested in community colleges.
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