Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill to Establish Direct Admissions Program

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to establish direct admissions program

Participating public universities will set GPA standards each year for first-time and transfer students to gain automatic entry.

Shield law, university admissions, other bills clear General Assembly

Bridgette Fox UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) SPRINGFIELD – More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session and will make their way to the governor, including measures touching on drug approval, college admissions and foster placement. House Bill 3637 aims to protect medical providers who prescribe drugs that were previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but had the appro…

Capitol Briefs: Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31,the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House thisweek. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois  bfox@capitolnewsillinois.com  SPRINGFIELD – More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session and will make their way to the governo…