Illinois Code § 3-29.20
Illinois Code § 3-29.20. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3-29.20.
Benefits navigator. (a) In this Section: "Benefits navigator" means an individual who is designated by a community college for the purpose of helping students at the community college determine eligibility for benefit programs and identify campuswide and community resource support. "Benefit program" means any federal, State, or local program that provides assistance or benefits to individuals on the basis of need. (b) A community college shall: (1) designate a benefits navigator who has a detailed understanding of eligibility requirements for benefit programs and campuswide and community resource support; (2) provide training for the benefits navigator; and (3) participate in a statewide community college consortium, facilitated by the State Board, for the purpose of facilitating communication between benefits navigators at different institutions and developing best practices for benefits navigators. (c) The benefits navigator designated under this Section shall: (1) assist students at the community college in determining eligibility for benefit programs and identifying campuswide and community resource support; (2) use the consortium under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Section to coordinate with benefits navigators at other public institutions of higher education for the purpose of collecting data and developing best practices for helping students apply for and receive assistance from benefit programs; and (3) coordinate and provide culturally specific resources, including resources for non-English speakers, to support students at the community college. (d) The community college, in consultation with the benefits navigator designated under this Section, shall develop an internal process to enable students at the community college to provide feedback and recommendations on how the community college can better assist students in determining eligibility for benefit programs and applying for assistance under benefit programs. (Source: P.A. 102-1045, eff. 1-1-23; 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-29.20
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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