2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

SB1375: EDUC-GROW ILLINOIS GRANT PRGM

Legislative Summary

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year and subject to appropriation, provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall, each year, receive and consider applications for grant assistance under a pilot program to be known as the Growing Regional Opportunities for Work (GROW) Illinois Grant Pilot Program. Provides that the Commission may award grants under the program to applicants who are enrolled or plan to enroll at a public community college participating in the program in a certificate, license, or degree program to work in a high-demand industry, among other qualifications. Sets forth provisions concerning grant renewal, posting requirements, the allocation of funding, the application process, matching and unclaimed funds, the grant amount, reporting requirements, and rulemaking. Repeals the provisions on October 1, 2031. Effective immediately.

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Bill History

1/29/2025
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
Senate
1/29/2025
First Reading
Senate
1/29/2025
Referred to Assignments
Senate
2/4/2025
Assigned to Appropriations- Education
Senate
3/21/2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate
4/11/2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/29/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Appropriations Education(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Chapin Rose
Chapin Rose
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/29/202533.8 KB