HIGHER ED-INSTUTIONAL GRANTS House SponsorsRep. Esther Golar 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 110 ILCS 205/9.34 new Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that beginning with the 2011-2012 academic year, the Board of Higher Education shall award institutional grants, subject to appropriation, to public institutions of higher education to assist efforts in strengthening the retention and graduation rates of their nontraditional student population. Provides that grants shall be awarded according to a formula based on specified factors. Provides that the Board shall make awards to eligible institutions for special services, programs needed, or for the performance of other tasks to meet the State's higher education needs. Effective July 1, 2011. 2/11/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar 2/11/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/11/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2010HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die