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 Bill Status of HB4256  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  HIGHER ED-BILITERACY GRANT

House Sponsors
Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz - Barbara Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 947/65.110 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates State Seal of Biliteracy grants. Provides that a student qualifies for a State Seal of Biliteracy grant if he or she: (i) is a graduate of a public or nonpublic high school; (ii) is a recipient of the State Seal of Biliteracy; (iii) is enrolled or is accepted for enrollment at a public university or nonpublic college or university in undergraduate studies in teacher education or in an approved educator preparation program; and (iv) intends to obtain an educator license. Sets forth additional provisions of the grant. Authorizes the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to administer the grant program. Effective July 1, 2020.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/24/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  1/27/2020HouseFirst Reading
  1/27/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/18/2020HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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