Illinois House Bill 5771: $HIGHER ED-PRISON EDUC PROGRAM

Illinois · 104th session

Status: Introduced

What it does

Appropriates $450,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining associate degrees. Appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining bachelor's degrees. Effective July 1, 2026.

Latest action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah (2026-05-26)

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