Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1311

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Beginning with the 2024-2025 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, 2029. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2/6/2023	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/14/2023	Senate	Assigned to Appropriations- Education
3/10/2023	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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