Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 19 D cosponsors

SB0013      — EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a formula for distributing funds to public universities for operating expenses.

This bill creates a structure for the Board of Higher Education to distribute funding to public universities based on specific criteria. It aims to ensure equitable funding while maintaining accountability and assessing impacts on student outcomes.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means improved accountability in how public universities allocate funds, potentially affecting tuition and student services.

Summary

Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that, after the effective date of the Act, all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  15. Sponsor Removed Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive

  20. Re-assigned to Executive

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  24. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  25. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  27. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  31. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  32. Assigned to Executive

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  35. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  36. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  41. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  42. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  43. Referred to Assignments

  44. First Reading

  45. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0013      do?
Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that, after the effective date of the Act, all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB0013     ?
SB0013      is sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), and Lakesia Collins (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0013     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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