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SB2977 - 104th General Assembly

BD HIGHER ED-SCH COUNSELOR
Last Action
2/10/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations- Education
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.71 new
110 ILCS 205/9.47 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Higher Education to create a school counselor stipend program. Provides that an educator preparation program shall notify the Board of all eligible students and eligible cooperating school counselors who qualify for the stipend program. Sets forth requirements for the disbursement of stipend funds under the program. Provides that an educator preparation program may not prohibit an eligible student from participating in the stipend program or from receiving a stipend from the stipend program. Requires an eligible cooperating school counselor who receives a stipend to complete specific training. Requires the Board to issue a report, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, evaluating the impact of the stipend program. Permits the Board to adopt emergency rules regarding the administration of the stipend program in certain circumstances. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/27/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/27/2026 Senate First Reading
1/27/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/10/2026 Senate Assigned to Appropriations- Education
2/17/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
2/17/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/19/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
2/19/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
3/04/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci