Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly – Capitol News IL

Gov. JB Pritzker’s wins include a $10 million increase in need-based student financial aid and passage of a direct admission program to make it easier for eligible Illinois high school and community college students to apply to public universities.

Capitol News Illinois | Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short.

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Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short.

How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois? - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills. They also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend. The post How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois? appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly - Chronicle Media

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short.   Pritzker’s wins include a $10 million increase in need-based student financial aid and passage of a direct admission program to make it easier for eligible Illinois... The post Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly appeared first on Chro…