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HB 1581·IL·house

EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2025
Sponsor: Mike Crawford (D)
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford

Aug 10, 2026

Summary

The bill creates an Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act that requires the Board of Higher Education to allocate all general operating funds to public universities using a detailed formula. It targets gaps in funding for underserved student groups, ties funding increases to new state appropriations, and adds reporting and oversight mechanisms. The goal is to make university financing more stable, transparent, and focused on student success.

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