MALDEF STATEMENT ON ILLINOIS STATE LAW EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE TUITION

CHICAGO – This week Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a measure that provides immigrant students greater educational opportunities. Known as Senate Bill 461, the law will allow immigrant students who attend Illinois high schools or community college to be eligible for in-state tuition at Illinois public universities starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.