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Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the intent of the Act is for the requirements of the Act to apply equally to the governing board of each public institution of higher education in this State. Defines "governing board of each public institution of higher education" and "public institution of higher education". Adds provisions requiring each public institution of higher education to make emergency contraception available for purchase through at least one vending machine located on each campus under its jurisdiction; defines "emergency contraception". Sets forth minimum requirements concerning the packaging, storage, cost, and dispensing of the emergency contraception. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Excludes the board of trustees of a community college district and a public community college from the provisions concerning emergency contraception. Provides that the vending machine must be located in an area of campus where students can access the emergency contraception on weekends or after class hours and that the price of emergency contraception may not exceed $40.
HB 4247 would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Removes references to community colleges and makes other changes to definitions related to public institutions of higher education.
State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
This bill does not create a State mandate.
Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Illinois Board of Higher Education)
The estimated first-year cost to the public universities from HB 4247, as amended by House Amendment #2, is $135,000. The estimated out-year costs total $20,000 annually.
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