SB2977 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

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
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education
2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
2/17/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/19/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
2/19/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán