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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Establishes the Illinois Trades Retention and Development Encouragement (ITRADE) Grant Program to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award grants under the program to eligible applicants who (i) have graduated from high school or have received a State of Illinois High School Diploma, (ii) are pursuing or intend to pursue a qualifying degree or certificate at a qualified institution, and (iii) are entitled to apply for assistance. Provides that a qualifying degree or certificate is an associate degree or certificate granted by a qualified institution in a field related to the trades, including, but not limited to, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, steel working, fabrication, or construction. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Illinois Trades Retention and Development Encouragement (ITRADE) Grant Program, which aims to support students pursuing associate degrees or certificates in trade-related fields such as electrical work, plumbing, masonry, steel working, fabrication, and construction. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will award grants to eligible Illinois residents who have graduated from high school and are enrolled at least half-time in a qualifying trade-related program. Grants can cover up to the full cost of tuition and fees at public community colleges, with recipients required to work in a qualifying job in Illinois for one year for each year of grant assistance received. If recipients fail to meet this obligation, they may be required to repay the grant with interest. The program includes provisions for prioritizing applications from students with financial need, minority students, and those demonstrating academic excellence, and it allows for grant recipients to pause repayment under certain circumstances such as graduate school enrollment, military service, or disability. The program is set to operate through the 2032-2033 academic year, with a maximum of 4 semesters or 6 quarters of grant assistance per student, and up to 5% of appropriated funds can be used for program administration.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Kevin Schmidt (R)*,
Amy Elik (R),
Jackie Haas (R),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
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=3807&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3807.htm |
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