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HB 5771 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

$HIGHER ED-PRISON EDUC PROGRAM

Summary
Appropriates $450,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining associate degrees. Appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining bachelor's degrees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $800k from General Revenue Fund to fund prison education programs, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds prison education programs to assist incarcerated students, directly supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $800,000 to fund prison education programs, expanding educational access for incarcerated students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 26, 2026
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Committee
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May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford
DDemocratic
IL
31
Co
Photo of La Shawn Ford
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
IL
8
Co
Photo of Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis
DDemocratic
IL
32
Co
Photo of Marcus Evans
Marcus Evans
DDemocratic
IL
33
Co
Photo of Theresa Mah
Theresa Mah
DDemocratic
IL
24
Co
Photo of Yolonda Morris
Yolonda Morris
DDemocratic
IL
9