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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Appropriates $7,500,000 to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $7,500,000 from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Contracts and Grants Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission specifically for the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program. The purpose of this funding is to help human services professionals pay off their student loans, which can be a significant financial burden for workers in fields like social work, counseling, and community health. The appropriation is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and the bill allows for the full $7,500,000 to be used, with the flexibility to use less if the full amount is not needed. This type of loan repayment program is designed to support and incentivize professionals who work in critical human services roles, potentially helping to address workforce shortages and retain talented individuals in important public service sectors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Laura Fine (D)*,
Christopher Belt (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Paul Faraci (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (on 07/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1306&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1306.htm |
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