ONE MATTER LAWMAKERS WILL BE FOCUSING ON THIS YEAR IS HOW TO IMPROVE THE STATE’S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM.
A BIPARTISAN WORKING GROUP HAS BEEN DISCUSSING HOW TO GET MORE ILLINOIS STUDENTS TO CHOOSE AN IN-STATE SCHOOL FOR COLLEGE. SENATOR CHAPIN ROSE OF CHAMPAIGN SAYS MIGRATION TO OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS IS INCREASING.
BILLS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE CREATING A UNIFORM ONLINE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR ALL STATE SCHOOLS. THE LEGISLATION ALSO MAKES SURE ALL ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A “B” AVERAGE ARE ADMITTED TO A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY.
A BIPARTISAN WORKING GROUP HAS BEEN MEETING AND TALKING WITH UNIVERSITIES ABOUT HOW TO KEEP MORE STUDENTS IN ILLINOIS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION.