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HB 3879

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104th Regular Session Introduced by Robyn Gabel

Provides $49,402,200 to Eastern Illinois University for FY2026: $48,895,200 for operations, $7,000 scholarships, $500,000 equity-based student achievement program.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3879

Summary — HB 3879 (2025) — Appropriations for Eastern Illinois University

Status: Referred to Rules Committee; committee report sent to Calendars (last recorded action: 2025-05-10)
Introduced: 2025 (sponsor: Rep. Robyn Gabel)
Effective date: July 1, 2025
Fiscal year covered: Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026
Companion bills: SB 2519, SB 3071

Purpose

HB 3879 is an appropriation bill that provides operating and program funding to the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University (EIU) for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The bill specifies funding sources and earmarks funds for operations, scholarships, and an equity-focused student achievement program.

Key provisions and dollar amounts

  • Total appropriations: $49,402,200.

    • $48,895,200 is appropriated from the Education Assistance Fund to the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University for operational (ordinary and contingent) expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
    • $7,000 is appropriated from the State College and University Trust Fund to EIU for scholarship grant awards.
    • $500,000 is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to EIU for an “Equity-based Student Achievement Program.”

  • The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Eastern Illinois University and its Board of Trustees — primary recipient of the appropriations to fund institutional operations, scholarship grants, and a targeted equity initiative.
  • Students — potential beneficiaries of the $7,000 in scholarship grants and the $500,000 equity-based student achievement program.
  • State budget/accounting — appropriations draw from the Education Assistance Fund, the State College and University Trust Fund, and the General Revenue Fund for FY 2026.

Budgetary/operational impact

  • The bill provides the university with net new appropriated resources for FY 2026 totaling $49,402,200 to support core operations and defined student supports. The equity program appropriation indicates a targeted investment in student success/equity initiatives.

Legislative actions / timeline (selected)

  • First reading and referral: February–March 2025 (filed/first read Feb–Mar 2025).
  • Referred to Ways & Means (3/27/2025).
  • Public hearing and testimony: 4/21/2025.
  • Committee substitute considered and reported favorably: 5/05/2025.
  • Committee report filed and sent to Calendars: 5/10/2025.

This summary reflects the bill text as introduced and the legislative actions recorded through May 10, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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