File a Witness Slip in support of Senate Bill 13 – Equitable Funding Formula
The goal is to have as many representatives of Illinois State as possible file a witness slip in support of Senate Bill 13 (Public Higher Education Equitable Funding Formula legislation) by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Illinois State is publicly supporting the newly proposed Public Higher Education Equitable Funding Formula legislation – Senate Bill 13 (SB 13).
This bill is scheduled to be heard in a subject matter hearing in the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 3 p.m. SB 13, and its replica in the House of Representatives – House Bill 1581 (HB1581), would revolutionize how public higher education institutions are funded through the state and significantly increase state allocated operational funding for Illinois State.
Read the full text of Illinois General Assembly SB0013
Please consider joining your fellow Redbirds in filing a witness slip in support of the bill on behalf of Illinois State. The committee chair will announce how many proponents and opponents are listed when announcing the bill for discussion. The goal to have as many representatives of Illinois State as possible file a witness slip in support of the bill.
How to submit a Witness Slip
To file a witness slip, please submit this form.
- In the “Representation” box, please put Illinois State University.
- Please click the “Proponent” box.
- You can fill out the remainder of the information requested with your work (not personal) information.
- Please click “Record of Appearance Only” in the box near the bottom of the form.
- Each person is allowed to file one witness slip.
- Deadline to file a witness slip up is Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 3 p.m.
To view the current proponents and opponents of the bill, visit the 104th General Assembly Witness Slip Information page.
Thank you for your efforts and advocacy on behalf of Illinois State University.
For questions, contact Director of Public Affairs and Policy Brad Franke at bjfranke@ilstu.edu
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