Major credits from community colleges will be able to transfer to all public colleges and universities in Illinois starting January 1.
There are already mechanisms in place requiring credits to transfer for general education courses. However, many students transferring to universities are stuck repeating courses for their specific major in order to get their degree.
The law will also create a new panel for education degrees. Sponsors said this can help community college students have an accelerated path to a teaching degree.
Many lawmakers and advocates hope this change can help address the teacher shortage in Illinois.
According to our news partners at WAND-TV, Senate Bill 2288 passed unanimously out of the Senate and House this spring.