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Compliance Plans

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

BEP Annual Expenditure and Service Category Reports

Each purchasing entity subject to the BEP Act must file an annual expenditure and service category report with the Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Each entity's report will provide the number of contracts with BEP-certified firms, BEP expenditures, and diverse service firm category usage during the previous fiscal year.

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.