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Introduced
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill amends three higher education-related acts in Illinois to establish new restrictions on postsecondary educational benefits for noncitizens. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a state resident who is not lawfully present in the United States cannot receive postsecondary educational benefits from public institutions, the Board of Higher Education, or the Higher Education Student Assistance Commission, unless a U.S. citizen or national would be eligible for the same benefit regardless of their state residency. Additionally, the bill requires that any educational benefits provided to a nonresident who is lawfully present in the United States must be equal to or greater than the benefits given to a state resident who is unlawfully present. The legislation effectively creates a new framework for determining eligibility for educational benefits that prioritizes U.S. citizens and nationals while also ensuring that lawfully present nonresidents are not disadvantaged compared to undocumented state residents. These provisions apply to public higher education institutions, the state Board of Higher Education, and the state student assistance commission.
Sponsors (23)
Regan Deering (R)*,
Jason Bunting (R),
John Cabello (R),
Mike Coffey (R),
C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),
Amy Elik (R),
Amy Grant (R),
Jackie Haas (R),
Norine Hammond (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Marty McLaughlin (R),
Charlie Meier (R),
Kyle Moore (R),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Dave Severin (R),
Joe Sosnowski (R),
Ryan Spain (R),
Dan Swanson (R),
Dennis Tipsword (R),
Tom Weber (R),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (on 09/22/2025)
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