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Introduced
09/11/2025
09/11/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
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 key higher education laws in Illinois to establish new restrictions on educational benefits for noncitizens. Specifically, the bill prevents residents of Illinois who are not lawfully present in the United States from receiving postsecondary educational benefits from public institutions, the Board of Higher Education, or the Higher Education Student Assistance Commission, unless U.S. citizens or nationals would be eligible for the same benefit regardless of their residency status. The bill also introduces a provision that ensures any benefits given to nonresidents who are lawfully present in the United States cannot be less extensive (in terms of amount, duration, or scope) than benefits provided to state residents who are unlawfully present. This legislation appears to be addressing immigration status and educational access, potentially aiming to create more uniform standards for educational benefits across different immigration statuses while imposing limitations on benefits for undocumented residents.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/15/2025)
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