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SB 3279

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 17, 2026.

HIGHER ED ASSIST-VET GRANTS.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-3279
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2026-02-17
Education
Summary

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Illinois Veteran grant program. Changes the definition of "qualified applicant"" to include a person who, among satisfying other requirements, does not meet requirements regarding residency or public institution of higher education enrollment in the State, but (i) at least 12 months of his or her federal active duty took place in the State, (ii) he or she resided in the State for 2 years after leaving federal active duty service, and (iii) he or she now serves in a reserve component of the Armed Forces."

Sponsor
Mike Porfirio
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-17 Status in_committee
2026-02-17 Latest Action 2/17/2026 - Senate:
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