University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
A bill to overhaul university funding in Illinois has advanced in the House, despite opposition from the University of Illinois System. The bill proposes annual increases of $135 million in university funding, with priority given to underfunded schools.
A bill to change how Illinois funds its public universities has moved forward in the House. The bill would increase university funding by $135 million each year for 15 years. The new funding would be distributed based on a formula that prioritizes underfunded schools. The University of Illinois System opposes the plan. The bill's lead sponsor, Rep. Carol Ammons, says the goal is to create a fair funding system. The proposal came from a commission established in 2021 to develop a new funding system for state universities.
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