Senate Sponsors: CARROLL. Short description: IL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Opportunity Scholarship Act to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission beginning with the 1999-2000 academic year. Provides for the undergraduate scholarship awards for use at institutions of higher education located in the State. The maximum annual amount of a scholarship shall be equal to the tuition and mandatory fees for a full-time undergraduate, in-state student at the University of Illinois plus a $200 book allowance. Provides that the annual amount of the scholarship shall be based on a graduated rate of annual family income up to a maximum family income of $75,000. Effective January 1, 1999. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status