Illinois § 1

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1.

Definitions. For the purposes of this Act: (a) "Department" means the Illinois Department of Public Health. (b) "Post-secondary educational institution" means a public or private college or university offering degrees and instruction above the high school level, and shall include, but not be limited to, any and all private colleges and universities, the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and any other public university now or hereafter established or authorized by the General Assembly; except that a post-secondary educational institution does not mean or include any public or private college or university that does not provide on-campus housing for its students in dormitories or equivalent facilities that are owned, operated, and maintained by the public or private college or university. The term shall not include any public or private junior or community college, or any institution offering degrees and instruction which utilizes correspondence as its primary mode of student instruction. (Source: P.A. 94-195, eff. 7-12-05.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1 cover?

Section 1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 1?

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