MALDEF STATEMENT ON ILLINOIS STATE LAW EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE TUITION
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
CHICAGO -- Last week Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a measure that provides greater educational opportunities for more immigrant students. Known as Senate Bill 461, the law will expand eligibility for in-state tuition at Illinois public universities starting in the 2026-2027 academic year to include immigrant students who attend community college or who attend . . .
CHICAGO -- Last week Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a measure that provides greater educational opportunities for more immigrant students. Known as Senate Bill 461, the law will expand eligibility for in-state tuition at Illinois public universities starting in the 2026-2027 academic year to include immigrant students who attend community college or who attend . . .