Education (Higher Education)

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 1859: COM COL-COURSE INSTRUCTOR-AI

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the board of trustees of a community college district shall require the primary instructor of a course to meet specified qualifications set forth in the Illinois Administrative Code and any other applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Community College Board. Provides that a course may not, in lieu of a primary instructor, use artificial intelligence or a generative artificial intelligence program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires human primary instructors in community college courses, banning AI substitution to protect educator roles and maintain instructional standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3881: $ISU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $82,175,300; Other State Funds $30,000; Total $82,205,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $82.2M for Illinois State University's budget, directly funding public higher education through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $82.2M in state funds to Illinois State University for operations, directly funding higher education infrastructure and services.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1961: SCH CD-NON-RESIDENT PUPILS

Amends the School Code. Prohibits a district from charging tuition to non-resident pupils. Removes all other language regarding the tuition of non-resident pupils. Removes language regarding the application of provisions based on district population, hearings, and penalties related to non-resident pupil tuition. Removes language prohibiting certain transfers of students. Requires each school board to establish and implement a policy governing the transfer of non-resident students from outside of the school district to schools within the district. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves tuition barriers for non-resident students, expanding access to K-12 education by eliminating fees and transfer restrictions.85% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3883: $NIU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of Northern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $103,639,900; Other State Funds $22,000; Total $103,661,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $103.6M in state funds to Northern Illinois University for operational expenses, directly funding a public institution as part of state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $103.66M in state funds to Northern Illinois University for FY2025 operations, directly funding higher education institutions.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 1776: FINANCE-YOUNG FARMER

Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. In provisions concerning the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program, provides that State Guarantees under the program shall not exceed $1,000,000 (currently $500,000) per young farmer. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority is authorized to issue State Guarantees to lenders for loans to finance or refinance tuition debt incurred by or on behalf of an eligible farmer for post-secondary education in an agriculture field. Provides that the Illinois Finance Authority may use moneys under the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program to finance rental payments for land leased to the farmer. Provides that State Guarantees provided under the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program may not exceed $500,000 per borrower. Effective immediately

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly authorizes State Guarantees for loans financing post-secondary tuition debt in agriculture fields, directly supporting higher education access for farmers.85% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1170: FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall develop and maintain a program to provide free tuition at one community college in each R3 Area (designated as such under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act) using money appropriated from the Cannabis Regulation Fund. Authorizes the Board to adopt any rules necessary. Amends the State Finance Act to make related changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses cannabis tax revenue to fund free community college tuition, directing existing tax funds to essential public education services without new taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free community college tuition using Cannabis Regulation Fund, directly expanding higher education access and funding for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3884: $SIU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $231,786,400; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Federal Funds $0; Total $233,052,400.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $233M in state funds to Southern Illinois University for operations, directly funding a public institution under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $233M state funding to Southern Illinois University for fiscal 2025, directly advancing higher education funding.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2590: $ISU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $82,175,300; Other State Funds $30,000; Total $82,205,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $82.2M in state funds to Illinois State University, directly funding a public institution through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds Illinois State University with $82M, directly supporting higher education as part of education topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 1298: SNAP E&T PGRAM-PUBLIC COLLEGE

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any program of study at a public institution of higher education that improves employability shall be considered equivalent to an acceptable SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program component, unless prohibited by federal law. Defines "public institution of higher education". Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt any rules necessary to implement the amendatory Act. Provides that rulemaking shall not delay full implementation of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClassifies public higher ed programs improving employability as SNAP E&T-eligible, expanding educational access for low-income students through benefit programs without direct funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3880: $GSU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows; General Funds $27,376,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $27.3M in General Funds to Governors State University, directly funding a public institution through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $27.3M in General Funds to Governors State University for fiscal year 2025, directly funding higher education operations per bill summary.95% confidence

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