What you may not realize is the problem is especially bad in Illinois, where public colleges have become particularly unaffordable. That’s shut out a lot of students, including those who would most benefit from the social mobility that comes with a degree.
Now, a group of Illinois legislators and advocates is proposing groundbreaking legislation to try and address the problem. The bill has largely flown under the radar, perhaps because of its very unsexy name: the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula for Public Universities Act. Or maybe it’s because the formula it prescribes, by necessity and design, is incredibly complex.
Fortunately for you, we’ve been spending months learning about this effort. Here’s what you should know—and why you should care.
Read more at WBEZ Chicago.
