Bill > HB2988

This bill appropriates a total of $6,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to address social work professional shortages and support in Illinois. Specifically, $2,500,000 is allocated to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for the School Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program, which aims to incentivize social workers to work in schools by helping them repay their student loans. Another $2,500,000 is provided to ISAC for a scholarship program supporting Post-Master of Social Work professionals seeking a School Social Work Professional Educator License, which will help expand the pool of qualified school social workers. The final $1,000,000 is designated for the Department of Human Services to fund the Nonprofit Clinical Supervision Program grant, which will likely support professional development and supervision for social workers in nonprofit settings. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing social work workforce challenges in educational and nonprofit sectors.

Budget and Finance

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2988&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104