April 15, 2026
University students, faculty, staff and lawmakers take group picture at Higher Education Advocacy Day in Springfield, 2025. Credit: Victor Lozano - Sense Media.
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Legislation Aims To Provide Equitable Funding To Public Universities
Legislation currently in the Illinois House seeks to make funding public universities more equitable. Illinois Senate Bill 813/Illinois House Bill 1581, The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act, would make the Illinois Board of Higher Education responsible for distributing all general operating expenses for public universities using a statewide funding formula. The legislation was introduced by Illinois State Senator Kimberly Lightford and Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons.