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This bill amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act and the State Finance Act to expand educational grant opportunities for Army Reserves members. Specifically, the bill extends existing educational benefits previously available only to Illinois National Guard and Naval Militia members to also include Army Reserves personnel. Under the new provisions, any person who has served at least one year in the Army Reserves and meets all entrance requirements can receive a grant to attend a state-controlled university or community college, which covers tuition and fees for up to 4 years of full-time enrollment. The bill also renames the existing grant fund to the "National Guard, Naval Militia, and Army Reserves Grant Fund" to reflect the expanded eligibility. Additional provisions include continued grant eligibility for those who have served at least 5 years and 6 months of active duty, even if they are no longer active members, and establishes rules for repayment if military service obligations are not completed. This change aims to provide educational support and opportunities for Army Reserves members in Illinois, similar to existing benefits for National Guard and Naval Militia personnel.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3234&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104