HB5771Introduced in the House
$HIGHER ED-PRISON EDUC PROGRAM
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Appropriates $450,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining associate degrees. Appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining bachelor's degrees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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