Illinois · House Bill 3798 · 103rd General Assembly

EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORKER GRANT

HB 3798 Sponsored by Anne Stava-Murray Passed one chamber, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 17, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 22, 2023
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, all internships for school social workers must be paid internships. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to school districts to assist in the funding of these paid internships. Provides that the State Board of…

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Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, all internships for school social workers must be paid internships. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to school districts to assist in the funding of these paid internships. Provides that the State Board of Education shall annually disseminate a request for applications to the grant program. Provides that higher priority shall be given to schools that demonstrate a shortage of school social workers, which is determined by the average ratio of school social workers to students in the target school district over the preceding 3 school years. Provides that the State Board of Education shall produce an annual report on the program. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Board of Higher Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to colleges and universities in this State to fund field placements for social workers. Provides that, subject to appropriation, colleges and universities shall annually disseminate a request for applications from students under the grant program. Provides that colleges and universities, upon receiving funding, shall provide applications to students eligible for this funding. Provides that a college or university shall give priority to applicants who are members of a racial minority. Provides that each college or university that receives funds shall provide an annual report to the Board of Higher Education, and the Board of Higher Education shall post those reports on the Board's website. Effective immediately.

Every action

41 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 33 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-003-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  17. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  18. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  19. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  20. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  21. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  22. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  23. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  24. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  25. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-040-000
  26. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  27. SenateArrive in Senate
  28. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  29. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  30. SenateFirst Reading
  31. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  32. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  33. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations- Education · Senate Appropriations
  1. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  2. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  3. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Education · Senate Appropriations
  4. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  5. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 72–40
Mar 22, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 72 No 40 Not voting 5
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 0 yes, 40 no
How each member voted

Yes · 72

No · 40

Not voting · 1

Absent · 2

Excused · 2

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 6

No · 3

 Passed 6–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 16 cosponsors: 16 Democrats.

All 16 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.