110 ILCS 986/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act. (Source: P.A. 101-21, eff. 1-1-20.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 986 — Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act.
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Provisions
110 ILCS 986/5
Findings
Findings. The General Assembly makes all of the following findings: (1) The State of Illinois is committed to ensuring that all students who are residents of this State have meaningful and equitable access to higher educational opportunities notwithstanding the student's race, color, gender or gender identity, age, anc…
110 ILCS 986/10
Definition
Definition. In this Act, "Illinois resident" includes any person who is (i) deemed an Illinois resident for tuition purposes under State law or (ii) charged tuition at the same rate as an Illinois resident under State law.(Source: P.A. 104-511, eff. 6-26-26.)
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Equitable eligibility for financial aid and benefits
Equitable eligibility for financial aid and benefits. (a) A student who is an Illinois resident and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained…
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Severability
Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 101-21, eff. 1-1-20.)