“Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 460 into law, expanding access to taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, and stipends to include illegal immigrants, who are ineligible for federal aid.
Senate Republicans argue the measure diverts limited financial resources away from Illinois families and redirects them to individuals who are not in the country legally. They contend the law places undocumented immigrants on the same footing as citizens who live and work according to the law, even as many Illinois students struggle to keep up with the rising cost of higher education.
With Illinois families already burdened by some of the highest taxes in the nation, they will now be forced to subsidize college aid for individuals who are not citizens.” Explanation from Republican State Senator Li Arellano
Current Bill Status: Passed
What You Need to Know
This legislation was passed specifically to protect “trans” students who did not register for selective service and those student who are in country illegally.
Read the Bill
HB 460 – Bill Text -View the exact language of the bill
Voting Record
HB 460 – House VoteView the House vote record for this bill
HB 460 – Senate VoteView the Senate vote record for this bill
How to Take Action
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