House Sponsors: SOTO-RYAN-FOWLER-FORBY-BOLAND, HOWARD AND KENNER. Short description: TEACHER-FORGIV LOAN-INC TX DED Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a $500 income tax deduction for a person holding a teaching certificate issued under the School Code and employed as a teacher in a public school district governed by the School Code. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to request an appropriation each year to sufficiently fund at least 25 teacher shortage scholarships. Requires the Commission to establish a loan forgiveness program for person's teaching in a public school in this State in an area of identified staff shortage. Effective July 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status