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SB3279 - 104th General Assembly
HIGHER ED ASSIST-VET GRANTS
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Illinois Veteran grant program. Changes the definition of "qualified applicant" to include a person who, among satisfying other requirements, does not meet requirements regarding residency or public institution of higher education enrollment in the State, but (i) at least 12 months of his or her federal active duty took place in the State, (ii) he or she resided in the State for 2 years after leaving federal active duty service, and (iii) he or she now serves in a reserve component of the Armed Forces.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Appropriations- Education |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |