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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | IL | SB 3771 | Authorizes Exonerated Individuals to Pass State Benefits Covering Higher Education Costs on to Dependents | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 11) |
| May 24, 2024 | IL | SB 3081 | Requires Public Universities Provide Information About Transfer Fee Waivers to Community College Students | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (58 - 0) |
| April 17, 2024 | IL | SB 462 | Prohibits Public and Private Universities from Considering an Applicants Legacy Status During Enrollment | Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0) |
| April 11, 2024 | IL | SB 461 | Requires Public Universities Charge In-State Tuition for Illinois Residents Who Attended a State High School for At Least 2 Years or Graduated | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16) |
| April 10, 2024 | IL | SB 2690 | Requires Public Universities to Pay or Reimburse Refugee Transcript Evaluation Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 1) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24 | SB 3771 | Authorizes Exonerated Individuals to Pass State Benefits Covering Higher Education Costs on to Dependents | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (45 - 11) |
| 5/24 | SB 3081 | Requires Public Universities Provide Information About Transfer Fee Waivers to Community College Students | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (58 - 0) |
| 4/17 | SB 462 | Prohibits Public and Private Universities from Considering an Applicants Legacy Status During Enrollment | Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0) |
| 4/11 | SB 461 | Requires Public Universities Charge In-State Tuition for Illinois Residents Who Attended a State High School for At Least 2 Years or Graduated | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16) |
| 4/10 | SB 2690 | Requires Public Universities to Pay or Reimburse Refugee Transcript Evaluation Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 1) |