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IBHE Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Recommendations

From the Illinois Board of Higher Education
Contact: José García  |  garcia@ibhe.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2025

Budget recommendations ensure the continued implementation of the state’s higher education strategic plan

(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2026 recommended
budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of its higher education
strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois. The approved budget recommends an overall 4% increase, which represents an
increase of $108.8 million, in higher education funding, excluding the State University Retirement System (SURS).

Details on the recommendations here. 

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