Education (Higher Education)

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 3969: HIGHER ED-PROPOSED INSTRUCTION

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the Board of Higher Education, in approving or disapproving a public institution of higher education's proposal for a new unit of instruction, research, or public service or in approving modifications, must take into account the unique student demographics and needs of the particular institution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires Board to consider student demographics in program approvals, tailoring higher education offerings to institutional needs and enhancing educational responsiveness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4153: $FY27 SIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $234,246,700; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Total $235,512,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $235.5M state funds to SIU for public education, a core public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $235.5M in state funds to Southern Illinois University for FY27, directly supporting higher education funding as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · Illinois · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 5093: HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION

Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois to make changes concerning in-state tuition to remove a condition concerning attending high school or a community college while residing in this State and not having established residency outside of this State before enrolling in the public university. Amends the Public Community College Act to change specified conditions under which the board of trustees of a community college district is required to deem an individual an Illinois resident. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves residency requirement for in-state tuition, expanding access to higher education for eligible students by eliminating prior high school/community college attendance conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4148: $FY27 GSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,650,500.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University, directly funding a public institution through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University's operations, directly funding higher education institutions per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5690: $FY27 NIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Northern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $104,676,300; Other State Funds $22,000; Total $104,698,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $104.6M in state funds to NIU for FY27, directly advancing public university funding through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $104.7M in state funds for NIU's operations, directly funding higher education institutions as specified in the education topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5684: $FY27 CSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Chicago State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $41,747,900; Other State Funds $3,307,000; Total $45,054,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $45.05M in state funds to Chicago State University for FY2027, directly funding public higher education through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $45.05M to Chicago State University for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly funding higher education operations and institutional expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3546: $ICCB-COM COL ECONOMIC EMPOWER

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Illinois Community College Board for the purpose of implementing the Community College Economic Empowerment Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M to fund community college economic empowerment program, aligning with funding public services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $1M to Illinois Community College Board for economic empowerment program, directly funding higher education access and resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4154: $FY27 U OF I

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $736,484,400; Other State Funds $10,240,800; Total $746,725,200.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $746 million in state funds to University of Illinois for FY27, directly funding public education through budget appropriations.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $746M to University of Illinois for FY27, directly funding higher education operations per appropriation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5503: SCH CD-ADULT WORKFORCE DIPLOMA

Amends the School Code. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall establish an outcome-based Adult Workforce High School Diploma Program to allow eligible students to qualify for enrollment in the Program, and, upon successful completion of the Program, to be awarded a high school diploma. Sets forth requirements for approved Program providers and Program funding. Requires each approved Program provider to submit an annual report to the Board regarding the Program. Requires the Board to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding the Program. Repeals the provisions on June 30, 2030.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new adult diploma program expanding high school access, directly advancing educational opportunity for non-traditional students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5688: $FY27 WIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $59,116,600; Other State Funds $10,000; Total $59,126,600.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $59.1M in state funds to Western Illinois University, directly supporting public education budgeting through specific appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $59.1M in state funds for Western Illinois University's operations, directly funding higher education infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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