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| Public Act 102-0475 | ||||
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AN ACT concerning education.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by | ||||
adding Section 120 as follows: | ||||
(110 ILCS 305/120 new) | ||||
Sec. 120. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||||
Student Resource Center. | ||||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||||
of Trustees shall designate an employee as an Undocumented | ||||
Student Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
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graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
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within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management | ||
Act is amended by adding Section 100 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 520/100 new) | ||
Sec. 100. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
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graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by | ||
adding Section 5-210 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 660/5-210 new) | ||
Sec. 5-210. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended | ||
by adding Section 10-210 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 665/10-210 new) | ||
Sec. 10-210. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended | ||
by adding Section 15-210 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 670/15-210 new) | ||
Sec. 15-210. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended | ||
by adding Section 20-215 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 675/20-215 new) | ||
Sec. 20-215. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is | ||
amended by adding Section 25-210 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 680/25-210 new) | ||
Sec. 25-210. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is | ||
amended by adding Section 30-220 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 685/30-220 new) | ||
Sec. 30-220. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended | ||
by adding Section 35-215 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 690/35-215 new) | ||
Sec. 35-215. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the Board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
| ||
graduate students, and professional-track students. An | ||
employee who is designated as an Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
must be knowledgeable about current legislation and policy | ||
changes through professional development with the Illinois | ||
Dream Fund Commission to provide the wrap-around services to | ||
such students. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission shall | ||
conduct professional development under this Section. The | ||
Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force on immigration | ||
issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison shall ensure that | ||
undocumented immigrants and students from mixed status | ||
households receive equitable and inclusive access to the | ||
University's retention and matriculation programs. | ||
The Board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a location that | ||
provides direct access for students in collaboration with the | ||
retention and matriculation programs of the University. The | ||
Undocumented Student Liaison shall report directly to senior | ||
leadership and shall assist leadership with the review of | ||
policies and procedures that directly affect undocumented and | ||
mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) The Board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each of its campuses. A | ||
Undocumented Student Resource Center may offer support | ||
services, including, but not limited to, State and private | ||
financial assistance, academic and career counseling, and | ||
retention and matriculation support services, as well as | ||
mental health counseling options because the changing | ||
immigration climate impacts a student's overall well-being and | ||
success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The Board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center. | ||
Section 50. The Public Community College Act is amended by | ||
adding Section 3-29.14 as follows: | ||
(110 ILCS 805/3-29.14 new) | ||
Sec. 3-29.14. Undocumented Student Liaison; Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center. | ||
(a) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, a board | ||
shall designate an employee as an Undocumented Student | ||
Resource Liaison to be available on campus to provide | ||
assistance to undocumented students and mixed status students | ||
within the United States in streamlining access to financial | ||
aid and academic support to successfully matriculate to degree | ||
completion. The Undocumented Student Liaison shall provide | ||
assistance to vocational students, undergraduate students,
and | ||
professional-track students. An employee who is designated as | ||
an Undocumented Student Liaison must be knowledgeable about | ||
current legislation and policy changes through professional | ||
development with the Illinois Dream Fund Commission to provide | ||
the wrap-around services to such students. The Illinois Dream | ||
Fund Commission shall conduct professional development under | ||
this Section. The Illinois Dream Fund Commission's task force | ||
on immigration issues and the Undocumented Student Liaison | ||
shall ensure that undocumented immigrants and students from | ||
mixed status households receive equitable and inclusive access | ||
to the community college district's retention and | ||
matriculation programs. | ||
The board shall ensure that an Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison is available at each campus of the community college | ||
district. The Undocumented Student Liaison must be placed in a | ||
location that provides direct access for students in | ||
collaboration with the retention and matriculation programs of | ||
the community college district. The Undocumented Student | ||
Liaison shall report directly to senior leadership and shall | ||
assist leadership with the review of policies and procedures | ||
that directly affect undocumented and mixed status students. | ||
An Undocumented Student Liaison may work on outreach | ||
efforts to provide access to resources and support within the | ||
grade P-20 education pipeline by supporting summer enrichment | ||
programs and pipeline options for students in any of grades 9 | ||
through 12. | ||
(b) A board is encouraged to establish an Undocumented | ||
Student Resource Center on each campus of the community | ||
college district. A Undocumented Student Resource Center may | ||
offer support services, including, but not limited to, State | ||
and private financial assistance, academic and career | ||
counseling, and retention and matriculation support services, | ||
as well as mental health counseling options because the | ||
changing immigration climate impacts a student's overall | ||
well-being and success. | ||
An Undocumented Student Resource Center may be housed
| ||
within an existing student service center or academic center, | ||
and the new construction of an Undocumented Student Resource | ||
Center is not required under this Section. | ||
The board may seek and accept any financial support | ||
through institutional advancement, private gifts, or donations | ||
to aid in the creation and operation of and the services | ||
provided by an Undocumented Student Resource Center.
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Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, | ||
2021.
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