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AI Summary
The bill mandates that community college courses must be taught by qualified faculty and prohibits using AI as the sole instructional source.
Business Impact
If you operate a community college in Illinois, you must ensure courses are taught by qualified faculty and not solely by AI.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Illinois HB1859 establishes regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in community college instruction. It requires that courses be taught by qualified faculty members and explicitly prohibits the use of AI as the sole instructional source. Faculty may still use AI to enhance their teaching.
Key Provisions
- Faculty must meet qualifications set by the Illinois Administrative Code and any other applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Community College Board.
- AI cannot be used as the sole source of instruction.
- Faculty may use AI to augment course instruction.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0201
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abdelnasser Rashid D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Hoan Huynh D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
| Karina Villa D | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Kevin Olickal D | Sponsor | HD-016 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Concurrence in House ·
May 30, 2025
93 Yea
22 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: in Senate ·
May 21, 2025
46 Yea
12 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Third Reading: in House ·
Apr 7, 2025
87 Yea
17 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
Senate Amendment 001
Pending
2025-05-01
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all faculty meet the qualifications set forth in the Illinois Administrative Code.
Who: Community college boards of trustees.
Who: Community college boards of trustees.
Implement policies to prevent the use of AI as the sole instructional source.
Who: Community colleges.
Who: Community colleges.
Full Legal Analysis
Illinois HB1859 amends the Public Community College Act to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings. The bill mandates that each community college district's board of trustees require that faculty members teaching courses meet specific qualifications as outlined in the Illinois Administrative Code and any other applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Community College Board. Importantly, the bill prohibits the use of artificial intelligence as the sole source of instruction, ensuring that human educators remain central to the teaching process. However, it allows faculty to utilize AI as a supplementary tool to enhance course instruction. The bill does not specify compliance expectations or penalties for non-compliance. This legislation reflects a growing trend to balance technological advancements in education with the necessity of human oversight and interaction.
Official Source
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