HB6627 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2003 and 2004
HB6627

Introduced 02/09/04, by Richard P. Myers

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

110 ILCS 205/9.30 new

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Requires the Board to study privatization of student living at public universities and report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2006. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning education.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Board of Higher Education Act is amended by adding Section 9.30 as follows:

(110 ILCS 205/9.30 new)

Sec. 9.30. Privatize residential living; study. The Board, in cooperation with public universities in Illinois, shall conduct a study on the privatization of residential living for students. The purpose of the study is to seek alternative methods to meet the demand for additional and upgraded housing by using the efficiencies and creativity of the private sector while maintaining control over design, operation, and quality. The study shall address cost-efficiency, private developer opportunities, liability issues, capital investments, financial impact, financing scenarios, operating options, student life, and liability issues. The Board shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2006.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.