HB3438ham002 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Filed: 4/13/2021

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3438

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 3438 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"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, 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 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, 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.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2021.".