HB5578 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HIGHR ED-MANUFACTURING SCHOLAR
Last Action
3/18/2026 - House: Assigned to Higher Education Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Swanson
Hearings
Higher Education Committee Hearing Mar 25 2026 4:00PM Stratton Building Room C-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 947/65.135 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish a Manufacturing Promise Scholarship Program to award scholarships to State residents who are enrolled in a public community college or other program with a major in manufacturing or a skilled trade. Provides that, subject to a separate appropriation for such purposes, the Commission shall, each year, receive and consider applications for a scholarship. Provides that an applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the Commission finds that the applicant meets specified criteria. Provides that the Commission shall reserve 20% of the amount appropriated in a given fiscal year for students who are from underrepresented areas. Provides that the Commission shall make scholarships available to traditional college-aged students, adults, and non-traditional students. Provides that an applicant who receives a scholarship may not be required to return scholarship funds. Provides for rulemaking.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee