Tuitions costs climb as Illinois disinvests in public colleges
State funding has fallen by half over the past 20 years, contributing to strikes at universities
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State funding has fallen by half over the past 20 years, contributing to strikes at universities
Illinois lawmakers have actions they can take this spring to strengthen quality educational opportunities for all children.
Effective halving of state funding has contributed to strikes at universities around Illinois By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois
As university faculties around Illinois strike for better pay and working conditions, budget analysts have found that state spending on higher education has fallen dramatically over the past 20 years.
When adjusted for inflation, state spending on higher education fell 46% between 2000 and 2023, according to a new research report.