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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each high school must designate at least one member of its staff as a contact for matters related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), annually provide the individual's name and contact information to the State Board of Education and Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and inform high school seniors that this individual is available to answer questions about FAFSA or to refer them to an appropriate resource. Provides that the contact shall serve as a designated point of contact for information from the State Board of Education and Illinois Student Assistance Commission related to FAFSA, and shall be required to participate in annual training for which the individual shall be eligible to receive continuing professional development units. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois School Code to require each high school to designate at least one staff member as a dedicated contact for matters related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The designated contact must annually provide their name and contact information to the State Board of Education and Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and inform high school seniors that they are available to answer FAFSA-related questions or refer students to appropriate resources. The contact will serve as a point of contact for information from these agencies and will be required to complete an initial orientation and encouraged to participate in annual briefings. As an incentive, the individual will be eligible to receive professional development hours for these training sessions. This requirement builds upon existing legislation that requires students or their parents/guardians to either file a FAFSA or file a waiver explaining why they are not filing, and aims to increase support and guidance for students navigating the college financial aid application process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (35)
Javier Cervantes (D)*,
Aarón Ortíz (D)*,
Christopher Belt (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Mike Hastings (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Sue Scherer (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Steve Stadelman (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Chris Welch (D),
Maurice West (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0013 (on 06/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3096&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3096enr.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3096ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3096eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3096.htm |
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