Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 991/5

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     The General Assembly finds that it is vital for the State to combat the college-debt crisis and increase access to post-secondary education for all residents of this State. The purpose of this Act is to assist qualified residents to attend and pay for post-secondary education through a system of investment programs, which may include income-sharing agreements, linked deposits, and student loans.