HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS House SponsorsRep. Brad Halbrook 10/15/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 110 ILCS 167/11 new110 ILCS 205/9.47 new110 ILCS 947/71 new Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States. 9/11/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook 10/15/2025HouseFirst Reading 10/15/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee