Congratulates Thaddeus Bergschneider on being named president of the National FFA Organization at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo. Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Mourns the passing of James Raymond "Jim" Scheskie.

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Trooper Corey Steven Thompsen of rural St. Joseph.

Mourns the death of Eugene A. "Gene" Suarez.

Mourns the death of Mason Christopher Santiago of New Lenox.

Declares that the protection of the fundamental human rights and dignity of all protected communities of Illinois are a policy priority of the State of Illinois. Expresses support for assistance for the humanitarian needs of and services for residents of Illinois, directed toward those with the greatest need. Expresses support for the effective representation of protected communities, which is essential to restoring and upholding the rights of these communities. Declares that the State stands united with the people of Illinois against hate and intolerance and behind our shared form of life and values of universal humanity and dignity, the virtue of pluralism, and the strongest possible civil rights for all.

Mourns the death of Clyde E. Eskridge.

Amends the Workforce Direct Care Expansion Act. Provides that the chair of the Behavioral Health Administrative Burden Task Force may designate an entity or entities (rather than a nongovernmental entity or entities) to provide administrative support (rather than pro bono administrative support) to the Task Force. Effective immediately.

Congratulates the William Fremd High School girls flag football team, the Vikings, on winning the 2024 IHSA state championship.

Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Finance Authority Act of the School Code. Reinstates the School Finance Authority and reverts any powers, duties, rights, or property granted to the Chicago Board of Education upon the abolition of the original Authority established by the Article back to the Authority. Provides that any powers, duties, rights, or property granted to the Board before the abolition of the original Authority and after the reinstatement of the Authority under the amendatory Act shall remain vested in the Board. Updates the expiration dates of terms of the Chairman, the 2 Directors of the Authority appointed by the Governor, and the 2 Directors of the Authority appointed by the Mayor. Requires the Board to adopt and submit for approval a financial plan on or before March 1, 2026 and adopt and submit for approval a budget on or before February 1, 2026 with respect to the remaining portion of the fiscal year ending in 2026. Requires the Board, beginning in fiscal year 2028 and every second year thereafter, to adopt a financial plan covering a period of 2 fiscal years. Requires the Board to submit a staffing plan for the fiscal year ending in 2026 to the Authority within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Makes other changes.

Congratulates the brave officers of the Ogle County Sheriff's Office for their valiant actions on June 12, 2024 and honors Officers Dominski, Ketter, and Carls for their heroic sacrifice.

Mourns the death of Gilbert Sidney "G.P." Perry.

Declares the month of October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State.

Mourns the death of Caroline Meister of River Forest.