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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates the Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall create and administer a Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for applicants whose role is to primarily serve recipients of medical assistance or uninsured individuals or for an organization that predominantly serves recipients of medical assistance or uninsured individuals after receiving loan repayment assistance. Sets forth conditions to apply to the program, loan repayment requirements, application requirements, repayment amounts, and other conditions. Creates the Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional Grant Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall create and administer a Social Worker Grant Program for applicants whose role is to primarily serve recipients of medical assistance or uninsured individuals or for an organization that predominantly serves recipients of medical assistance or uninsured individuals after receiving loan repayment assistance. Sets forth conditions to apply to the program, grant requirements, application requirements, repayment amounts, and other conditions. Effective January 1, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act to create the Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program and the Social Worker and Qualified Mental Health Professional Grant Program. The Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment assistance of up to $6,500 to eligible social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors, licensed practitioners of the healing arts, and licensed marriage and family therapists who primarily serve recipients of medical assistance or uninsured individuals. The Grant Program provides grants of up to $6,500 to eligible applicants working towards social work licensure who agree to serve in roles primarily serving medical assistance or uninsured individuals for a 5-year period. The bill sets eligibility criteria, application requirements, and prioritizes applicants from underrepresented groups or working in healthcare shortage areas. The bill is effective January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2439&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB2439.htm |
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