Illinois's Plan to Fund Public Universities on the Basis of Race.

Illinois lawmakers have proposed a plan to tie state appropriations for public universities to racial considerations. The plan aims to provide incentives for universities to enroll underrepresented and historically underserved student groups, including Black, Latinx, and low-income students. If fully implemented, the plan would cost Illinois taxpayers $1.4 billion annually. However, critics argue that this funding scheme may violate civil rights laws and perpetuate subpar schools. They believe that public funds should be used to prepare college graduates for the economy and that universities with low graduation rates should receive less subsidies. [Extracted from the article]