Bill > HB4009

This bill appropriates $20,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund (GRF) to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) specifically for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program. The funding is designed to support scholarships aimed at improving access to early childhood education for underserved populations, with the appropriation becoming effective on July 1, 2025. The bill includes language specifying that the full $20 million may not necessarily be spent, allowing for flexibility in the actual amount used depending on program needs. By allocating these funds, the state aims to provide financial support for scholarships that can help reduce educational inequities for young children in Illinois.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4009&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104