Published 2 months ago

Ambitious plan unveiled to boost college spending in Illinois — and more fairly distribute money

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Proposal would lead to a $1.4 billion increase in taxpayer money supporting four-year campuses over the next 10 or 15 years. Illinois currently spends about $2.5 billion annually on its 12 public universities. The aim is to reverse decades of disinvestment that have most impacted Black, Latino and low-income students.

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Ambitious plan unveiled to boost college spending in Illinois — and more fairly distribute money

The plan would increase spending at Illinois four-year campuses by $1.4 billion over the next 10 or 15 years and drive money to schools with higher need students.

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