Military Higher Ed Bill Goes to Governor

Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill designed to protect service members and their families from academic penalties if military duties disrupt their college education. Senate Bill 3737, which passed the Illinois House on Friday, now awaits the governor’s signature. The measure, supported by Attorney General Kwame Raoul, ensures state higher education institutions align with federal protections found in the SERVE Act. If signed into law, the legislation would guarantee that students called to military service are not unfairly penalized for absences, helping safeguard the educational progress of Illinois’ military families.