HB1853

TREASURER-HIGHER EDUCATION

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Establishes Invest in Illinois Higher Education Program and tax credit for donations to the fund.

The bill creates the Invest in Illinois Higher Education Program, administered by the State Treasurer, to expand access to higher education through scholarships. It establishes the Invest in Illinois Higher Education Fund to receive donations and awards scholarships to eligible students. The bill also creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who donate to the fund, equal to the amount of their donation. The credit can be carried forward for up to five years.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:05 AM

Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 3, 2025

House

To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee

Feb 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee