Public Institutions of Higher Education

Each public institution of higher education under the jurisdiction of the BEP Act shall file an annual compliance plan that outlines the goals of the public institution of higher education for contracting with certified businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, the manner in which the public institution of higher education intends to reach these goals and a timetable. The BEP Council shall review and approve each plan and may reject any plan that does not comply with the BEP Act or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act.

FY24 and FY25 Compliance Plan

• Compliance Plan Instructions
• Compliance Plan Part I: Commitment to Comply with the BEP Act
• Compliance Plan Part II: Detail Workbook
• Compliance Plan Part III: Entity Contact Form

Each reporting institution under the purview of the Governor shall file an annual report with BEP of its utilization of certified firms owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities during the preceding State Fiscal Year.

This report will detail BEP expenditures and service firm category reporting during the preceding State Fiscal Year 2023.

• Prior Business Enterprise Program Annual Reports
• FY 23 Introduction Letter
• FY 23 Overview and Instructions
• FY 23 PE11R20 Templates

Every private institution of higher education approved by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for purposes of the Monetary Award Program shall submit a report on its voluntary supplier diversity program.

• Higher Education Supplier Diversity Report