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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall implement and administer a program to make New Arrival Student Grants available to school districts to support the needs of students who are newly arriving immigrant students, regardless of immigration status. Provides that to receive a grant under this program, a school district shall submit an application to the State Board of Education at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the State Board of Education may reasonably require. Provides that in awarding funds under this program, the State Board of Education may consider (i) the number of new arrival students enrolled in preschool, elementary school, and secondary school within the school district, (ii) the needs of new arrival students in the school district, and (iii) the ability of the school district to meet the needs of new arrival students. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to establish a New Arrival Student Grant Program administered by the State Board of Education. The program will provide grants to school districts to support newly arriving immigrant students, regardless of their immigration status. A "new arrival student" is defined as a recently immigrated student at any school level (preschool through secondary school). To receive a grant, school districts must submit an application with information specified by the State Board of Education, though districts organized under Article 34 of the Code are ineligible. When awarding grants, the State Board may consider factors such as the number of new arrival students in the district, their specific needs, and the district's capacity to support these students. The grants will be subject to state appropriation and distributed annually through a formal application process. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of this new educational support program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3102&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3102.htm |
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