IL HB4343

Public high school students graduating in the top 10% of their class or meeting other standardized thresholds would be guaranteed admission to at least one Illinois public university through a new pathway program established by the Board of Higher Education

High-demand academic programs with limited capacity at public universities must admit at least 70% Illinois residents

Beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, public university governing boards cannot increase in-state tuition by more than the annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers

The Board of Higher Education must submit annual public reports comparing in-state versus out-of-state admissions, tuition trends for Illinois residents, and post-graduation retention rates within the state

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission must establish a workforce incentive program offering tuition grants or loan forgiveness to students in high-need fields who commit to working in Illinois for at least 3 years after graduation, with additional support for students from underserved regions