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Can I collect age information from participants in Illinois? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to collect age information from participants in Illinois, but there are certain requirements that must be followed.

Illinois State Police Senior Citizen Victimizer Database Act

The Illinois State Police Senior Citizen Victimizer Database Act [4.1]([4.2]) defines a senior citizen as a person of the age of 60 years or older. The Act also establishes a Statewide Senior Citizen Victimizer Database that contains information about senior citizen victimizers, which includes their age. However, the Act only applies to individuals who have been arrested for committing an offense against a senior citizen.

Under Age Veterans Benefits Act

The Under Age Veterans Benefits Act [2.1]([2.1]) does not provide any information regarding the collection of age information from participants.

Public Community College Act

The Public Community College Act [3.1]([3.1]) defines a senior citizen as any person 65 years or older whose annual household income is less than the threshold amount provided in Section 4 of the “Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act”, approved July 17, 1972, as amended. This Act applies to public institutions of higher education in Illinois and defines credit courses as any program of study for which public institutions of higher education award credit hours.

Statewide Youth Advisory Board Act

The Statewide Youth Advisory Board Act [5.1]([5.1]) does not provide any information regarding the collection of age information from participants.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to collect age information from participants in Illinois, but the requirements vary depending on the specific context. If you are collecting age information for the purpose of the Illinois State Police Senior Citizen Victimizer Database, you must follow the requirements outlined in the Illinois State Police Senior Citizen Victimizer Database Act. If you are collecting age information for the purpose of determining eligibility for senior citizen benefits at public institutions of higher education, you must follow the requirements outlined in the Public Community College Act. If you are collecting age information for any other purpose, you should consult with a legal professional to ensure that you are complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Illinois