Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4256

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates State Seal of Biliteracy grants. Provides that a student qualifies for a State Seal of Biliteracy grant if he or she: (i) is a graduate of a public or nonpublic high school; (ii) is a recipient of the State Seal of Biliteracy; (iii) is enrolled or is accepted for enrollment at a public university or nonpublic college or university in undergraduate studies in teacher education or in an approved educator preparation program; and (iv) intends to obtain an educator license. Sets forth additional provisions of the grant. Authorizes the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to administer the grant program. Effective July 1, 2020.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/24/2020	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
1/27/2020	House	First Reading
1/27/2020	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2020	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die

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