Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
The recent legislative session concluded without passage of a bill to establish a new formula for funding public universities.
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The recent legislative session concluded without passage of a bill to establish a new formula for funding public universities.
More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session.
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A bill in play in the Illinois Senate aims to streamline the college application processes in the state.
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Increased funding for student financial aid makes community colleges more affordable to moderate-income students.
Gov. JB Pritzker will outline a plan to allow some community colleges in Illinois offer four-year bachelor’s degrees.
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