Gov. Pritzker signs college access and affordability bill into law

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will help support college access and affordability for high school students across the state.

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Earlier this year, Governor Pritzker proposed expanding access to four-year degrees at community colleges.

The goal was to create more jobs while keeping college costs low.

"We need to recognize that there are geographic, financial, and accessibility constraints that close off too many students from attending those schools," Pritzker previously said. "With lower tuition rates and a greater presence across the state - especially in rural areas - community colleges provide the flexibility and affordability for students to pursue a quality education that works for them."

The governor signed bill into law on Monday morning in Chicago.