(820 ILCS 405/246) (from Ch. 48, par. 371)
Sec. 246.
"Institution of higher education" means an educational institution which
A. Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of
graduation from a high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a
certificate; and
B. Is legally authorized in this State to provide a program of education
beyond high school; and
C. Provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's or
higher degree, or provides a program which is acceptable for full credit
toward such a degree, a program of post-graduate or post-doctoral studies,
or a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a
recognized occupation; and
D. Is a public institution or a nonprofit organization.
(Source: P.A. 77-1443.)
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