Illinois - Session 104
Title: SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-26 | Latest Action | 3/26/2026 - House: |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1269 | SCHL CD-SELF REPORT SURVEYS | in_committee |
| HB 1327 | SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE-NAME | in_committee |
| HB 1346 | SCH CD-SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER | in_committee |
| HB 1445 | ELEC CD-UNIVERSITY VOTE HOURS | in_committee |
| HB 1553 | ELECTION DAY WAIVER | in_committee |
| HB 1599 | SCH CD-ALTERNATIVE SCH-FUNDING | in_committee |
| HB 17 | CMS-RETIREE MEDICARE PROGRAM | in_committee |
| HB 1716 | ELEC CD-ELECTIONEERING | in_committee |