House Sponsors: KLINGLER-DAVIS,MONIQUE-ERWIN-MULLIGAN-CROTTY, GARRETT, SCULLY, FLOWERS, HARRIS, FRITCHEY, GILES, GASH AND BELLOCK. Senate Sponsors: LIGHTFORD-OBAMA-TROTTER Short description: H ED FOR REAL OPPORTUNITIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Higher Education for Real Opportunities Act. Creates a program of grants to support the pursuit of post-secondary education by low-income adults who are supporting minor children. Contains provisions concerning eligibility, grants, coordination with other programs, and administration. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 110 ILCS 947/65.57 new Deletes everything. Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates the Higher Education for Real Opportunities Pilot Program to provide grants to support the pursuit of post-secondary education by low-income adults who are supporting minor children. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall administer the program through the financial aid offices of participating accredited institutions of post-secondary education in this State. Requires the Commission to operate the program in 3 locations, with one in the City of Chicago. Provides that in each location, the Commission shall select for participation in the program (i) one accredited college or university and (ii) one or more other accredited institutions of post-secondary education. Provides that the program shall operate for 3 school years. Establishes eligibility requirements that a student must meet. Requires the Commission to submit an interim report and a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status