Illinois HB 4979: HIGHER ED-SURVEY/BD/REPORT
Status: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0690 (as of 2026-07-31)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4979
Sponsors: Katie Stuart, Mary Edly-Allen, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Mattie Hunter
Bill Text
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