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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB3151

Introduced 2/2/2026, by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Community College Economic Empowerment Act. Requires the
Illinois Community College Board to provide an additional $1,000,000 per
year in funding to community college districts whose primary campus is
located within an enterprise zone, a HUBZone, or 2 miles of an opportunity
zone; defines these zones. Establishes qualifications for funding.
Requires each community college district that receives additional funds to
submit an annual report to the Board. Requires the Board to submit a
compiled annual report to the General Assembly. Provides that
implementation of the Act is subject to appropriation. Contains a
severability clause. Effective immediately.
LRB104 18520 LNS 31962 b

A BILL FOR

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AN ACT concerning education.

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

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Section 1.
Short title.
This Act may be cited as the
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Community College Economic Empowerment Act.

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Section 5.
Legislative findings.
The General Assembly
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finds that:
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(1) community colleges play a crucial role in
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providing accessible and affordable higher education to
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the residents of this State;
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(2) the development of designated economically
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disadvantaged areas, such as enterprise zones, HUBZones,
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and opportunity zones, is essential for fostering
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long-term economic growth and prosperity; and
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(3) the presence of community colleges within these
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designated areas promotes educational advancement,
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workforce development, and local economic revitalization.

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Section 10.
Definitions.
As used in this Act:
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"Community college" means a public community college
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district in this State.
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"Enterprise zone" means a geographic area designated by
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the State pursuant to the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act,

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intended to stimulate economic development and job creation.
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"HUBZone" means a historically underutilized business zone
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designated by the United States Small Business Administration,
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which provides federal benefits to businesses located within
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the zone.
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"Opportunity zone" means a designated low-income
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community, under Section 13823 of the federal Tax Cuts and
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Jobs Act of 2017, that is eligible for tax incentives under the
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federal Qualified Opportunity Zone program.

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Section 15.
Funding eligibility.
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(a) The Illinois Community College Board shall provide an
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additional $1,000,000 per year in funding to community
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colleges whose primary campus is located: (i) within an
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enterprise zone; (ii) within a HUBZone; and (iii) within 2
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miles of an opportunity zone.
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(b) To qualify for funding under this Section, the
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community college must submit a request to the Illinois
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Community College Board, which shall verify that a campus
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meets the criteria set forth in subsection (a) and confirm the
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ongoing eligibility of the community college for such funding.

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Section 20.
Allocation of funds.
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(a) The annual allocation of funds under Section 15 shall
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be distributed equally among all eligible community colleges,
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as verified by the Illinois Community College Board, unless

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otherwise directed by the General Assembly.
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(b) Funds provided pursuant to this Act shall be used
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exclusively for initiatives that support educational programs,
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workforce development, community engagement, infrastructure
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improvements, and other activities directly benefiting
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students and local communities.

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Section 25.
Reporting requirements.
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(a) Each community college receiving funding under this
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Act shall submit an annual report to the Illinois Community
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College Board detailing: (i) the total amount of funds
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received; (ii) how the funds were expended; (iii) the
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measurable impact on local economic development, student
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enrollment, and workforce outcomes; and (iv) any other
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information required by the Illinois Community College Board.
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(b) The Illinois Community College Board shall compile and
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submit an annual report to the General Assembly summarizing
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the use and impact of funds distributed under this Act.

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Section 30.
Appropriations.
Implementation of this Act is
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subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Subject to
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available appropriations, the Illinois Community College Board
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shall administer and distribute funds in accordance with this
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Act.

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Section 97.
Severability.
The provisions of this Act are

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severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.

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

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