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They also did not pass other major higher education policy initiatives, including Pritzker's plan to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in certain high-demand career fields ...

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois — June 12, 2025 ...

Illinois Politics Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in Illinois General Assembly A funding overhaul and community college baccalaureates were not brought up for a vote.

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short.