More state funding for universities is an investment in Illinois' future A college degree remains elusive for many Illinoisans. A new proposed funding formula would help produce more graduates and boost economic activity in the state.

We agree with Rep. Norma Hernandez & Jennifer Juárez (@latinopolicyforum.org) that the future of our state depends on ensuring every student who aspires to earn a degree has a real opportunity to do so. SB13/HB1581 can help #TransformILHigherEd & make that opportunity possible. hubs.la/Q046pnvn0

2/2 Illinois must invest in higher ed so that every student has access to resources and opportunities they need to succeed and beyond. #stoptheholdup #releasethe2percent #transformILHigherEd

Big moment ahead for Illinois. @GovPritzker, make sure higher education works for Illinois. Equitable higher education fuels economic growth, innovation, and statewide progress for all communities #TransformILHigherEd

Let’s help universities be community and state anchors by ensuring higher ed is affordable and attainable for every Illinoisan. @govpritzker.illinois.gov invest in an additional $71M in MAP and pass SB13/HB1581
#TransformILHigherEd

Let’s help universities be community and state anchors by ensuring higher ed is affordable and attainable for every Illinoisan. @GovPritzker, invest in an additional $71M in MAP and pass SB13/HB1581
#TransformILHigherEd

An investment in higher ed is an investment in Illinois. More college graduates means more revenue through state taxes, innovation, and economic growth. Higher ed fuels growth #TransformILHigherEd

An investment in higher ed is an investment in Illinois, @govpritzker.illinois.gov. More college graduates means more revenue through state taxes, innovation, and economic growth. Higher ed fuels growth #TransformILHigherEd

2/2 For a high-quality education Illinois students deserve, the state must invest in our 4-year universities.

#stoptheholdup #releasethe2percent #transformILHigherEd

Higher ed is not one-size-fits-all, @govpritzker.illinois.gov. Campuses from Chicago to Carbondale deserve the state resources they need to serve their unique communities. SB13/HB1581 provides just that! Let's #TransformILHigherEd

2/2 We urge Illinois to support fully funding public higher education to ensure students can access the resources they need to succeed.
#stoptheholdup #releasethe2percent #transformILHigherEd

2/2 Illinois passing SB13/HB1581 equitable formula funding bill would be a game changer for students in Illinois. #stoptheholdup #releasethe2percent #transformILHigherEd

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Students bear a heavy burden. @govpritzker.illinois.gov without an adequate, equitable investment in higher ed, Illinois is pricing out its students. Support #SB13/HB1581 and show Illinois students what’s possible with accessible higher ed #TransformILHigherEd

.GovPritzker, make an adequate and equitable investment in higher ed now. Stingy Illinois funding is driving its students to other states. Support #SB13/HB1581. Show Illinois students what’s possible with accessible higher ed #TransformILHigherEd

@govpritzker.illinois.gov, Illinois and its students deserve better!

Invest in #HigherEdEquity and make sure every student can access and afford college. Prioritize college opportunity in FY27!

#TransformILHigherEd

@govpritzker.illinois.gov, Illinois university students deserve better! Invest in #higheredequity and make sure every student can access and afford college. Prioritize college opportunity in FY27! #TransformILHigherEd #SaveWIU

Illinois' public universities face a crisis as funding fails to keep up Illinois' public universities are underfunded, forcing tuition hikes and cuts that threaten access and affordability for low-income and first-generation students.

2/2 "The lack of adequate funding deprives students of the opportunity to get a good education in-state, and limits colleges’ ability to serve them.” —Robin Steans, Advance Illinois (@robinsteans.bsky.social) #transformILHigherEd
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Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly Illinois lawmakers advanced some higher ed measures, but major funding and degree access bills failed to pass.

2/2 With the FY26 budget falling short of what our institutions need to support students through their educational journey, we urge the General Assembly to support the Adequate & Equitable Funding for Public Universities bill. bit.ly/45ffZmf #TransformILHigherEd

Fact vs. Fiction: Mythbusting the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula

2/2 Check out the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education's #data -and research-backed #facts debunking those arguments. ow.ly/ZnSQ50W0Ohf

#transformILhighered #Allin4HigherEd#Illinois

HB1581 proposes a transformational shift in how the state funds its institutions & introduces a unique adequacy target for each university, considering programs & the # of students served. Now is the time for change to ensure our students, our universities, & our future thrive. #TransformILHigherEd

Opinion: Illinois has a chance to fix public university funding. Will we take it? Having served as executive directors of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) for over 10 years combined, we have unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Illinois’ public u...

For former Illinois Board of Higher Education executive directors Harry Berman, Judy Erwin & Jim Applegate, the bills are a “rare opportunity to do the right thing in the right way at the right moment." bit.ly/3HeKrTu #HigherEd #TransformILHigherEd

1/2 The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act (HB1581) will be heard before the IL House Higher Ed Appropriations Committee at 8AM TOMORROW.
#ALLin4HigherEd #TransformILHigherEd

🗺 From Chicago to Carbondale, this SB13/HB1581 ensures all public universities get the state resources their students need
@ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. No more one-size-fits all. #TransformILHigherEd

💵 SB13/HB1581 will generate $692 million in additional revenue through annual state taxes paid by more graduates. It's a win-win for Illinois @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus! #TransformILHigherEd

3/3 Among them was @illinoisstateu.bsky.social rising sophomore and @younginvincibles.bsky.social Youth Advocate Hassan Hillard.

Read his full remarks today. bit.ly/43HB1sj
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💡 SB13/HB1581 lifts state funding for all public universities, prioritizing institutions furthest from adequacy. No university or student loses out @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. #TransformILHigherEd

💵 SB13/HB1581 figures out what universities really need, compares that with what they actually have, and makes up the difference with intentionality over time @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. #TransformILHigherEd

Decades of disinvestment in higher education have held our students back for too long. SB13/HB1581 is the blueprint to fix it—with adequacy, equity, & sustainability at its core #TransformILHigherEd

2/2 Join Public Agenda on Monday, May 19th at 12pm for a live briefing covering new research live briefing to hear the latest in #highered including access, affordability & more. #HigherEd #SB13 #Illinois #TransformILHigherEd