Higher Education

The Majority Report 11/08/21 - Investing in our communities
Bennett initiative to combat sexual abuse in schools clears Senate
New law will require public higher education funding model to consider historic and systemic racism
Governor signs Villa law providing services to undocumented college students
Legislation making U of I admissions easier for community college students signed into law with Bennett’s support
New Ellman law allows college savings plans to be used for educational loans and vocational programs
New Bennett law will help children and families build college savings
Murphy law will help save students money on college textbooks
Homeless college students will have more comprehensive support under Glowiak Hilton law
Universities to remove standardized test requirement for acceptance under new law
Pacione-Zayas plan to train more early childhood educators passes General Assembly
Bennett measure would improve financial transparency for students
Senate sends legislation improving Higher Education Savings Program to governor’s desk
Ellman measure preventing ISAC student commissioner vacancy passes General Assembly
Ellman legislation allowing college savings plans to be used for educational loans and vocational programs advances
Ellman legislation allowing college savings plans to be used for educational loans and vocational programs advances
Lightford fights to ensure public institutions serving disadvantaged communities receive fair funding
Murphy fights to lower costs for college students
Belt legislation updating university admissions in Illinois advances
Bennett continues fight to put an end to student loan epidemic in Illinois

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