This year, Municipal Minute will be counting down to the New
Year with updates on legislation that will be effective starting on January 1,
2026.
The Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act provides
that students who are Illinois residents and are not eligible for federal
financial assistance (such as certain undocumented students and transgender
students) are eligible to apply for all forms of state financial aid. Public Act
104-0164 was passed to expand student eligibility to include assistance,
aid, or benefits offered by units of local government. These students are now
eligible to apply for assistance programs provided by local governments.
Post authored by Alexis Carter, Ancel Glink