COMMUNITY COLLEGE REIMBURSEMENT BILL PASSED

Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill that would expand taxpayer-funded tuition assistance for community college students. House Bill 5135, which now awaits the governor’s signature, removes the cap on reimbursement rates per credit hour for community colleges. Supporters say the legislation aims to make higher education more accessible to residents by covering more of the actual costs of tuition. The Illinois Senate gave its approval on Thursday, sending the measure to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk. If signed into law, the bill could provide significant financial relief to community college students across the state.