MUNOZ. 110 ILCS 947/55.5 new Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that education grants shall be provided for children of police officers and fire officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty as a result of criminal acts of violence directed toward the officer or another person while employed or in retaliation for the officer performing official duties. Provides that beneficiaries are entitled to full payment of tuition, room, board, book expenses, and fees for grade school, high school, and college or university studies. Provides that a grant is subject to the recipient being a student in good standing and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Provides that any person who causes the death or disability of an officer shall be civilly liable to the State for the anticipated costs of the grants. 99-04-26 S FIRST READING 99-04-26 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary