Education Funders 2026 Legislative Session Briefing
June 18 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Free
An Education Funders Event
Please join us virtually on Thursday, June 18, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm to hear from education advocates on the outcomes of the recent state legislative session. Advance Illinois and the Partnership for College Completion will share highlights from the budget and other policy updates. Please note that there is a session for early childhood funders earlier in the week; during this briefing we will touch on early childhood education but focus mostly on K-12 and higher education.
Panelists
Mike Abrahamson, Director of Policy and Research, Partnership for College Completion
Kelsey Bakken, Director of Policy, Advance Illinois
Kyle Southern, Executive Director, Partnership for College Completion
Robin Steans, President, Advance Illinois