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IL HR0670

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Latoya Greenwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges all public and private colleges and universities in Illinois to freeze tuition costs for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Notes that average tuition and fees increased across all institution types for the 2021-2022 school year despite many colleges freezing tuition, including increases of $170 at public four-year in-state institutions (1.6%) and $800 at private nonprofit four-year institutions (2.1%)
  • Acknowledges students have faced pandemic-related hardships including job losses, isolation, and family deaths that make rising tuition costs financially unfeasible
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Governor JB Pritzker, House Speaker Emanuel Welch, Senate President Don Harmon, and the Chair of the Illinois Board of Higher Education

Legislative Description

FREEZE TUITION COSTS

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/1/2022
Rules2/16/2022

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