HB5463 - 104th General Assembly

SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
3/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart