HB4816: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-HIGHER ED

Legislative Summary

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that a university or community college under the Board of Higher Education Act may, at the discretion of its governing board, adopt a 5% plus factor with respect to a minority-owned business, women-owned business, and business owned by a person with a disability. Provides that the use of a 5% plus factor shall require every bid price that is submitted by an eligible bidder to be multiplied by 0.95 for purposes of bid selection. Provides that a university or community college may adopt reciprocity with respect to the procurement certifications operated by the City of Chicago with respect to a minority-owned business, women-owned business, or business owned by a person with a disability. Makes a conforming change in the Board of Higher Education Act.