House Sponsors: RIGHTER-WIRSING. Short description: SCHOLARSHIPS-ALT TEACHER CERT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes changes in the definition of "qualified student" for the purposes of the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarship program. Provides that the Commission shall set a goal to award at least 30% of the Minority Teachers of Illinois scholarships in each fiscal year to qualified male minority applicants (rather than requiring that 30% of these scholarships be awarded to qualified male minority applicants). Deletes the provision requiring that the teaching obligation required of recipients of these scholarships be completed at a school at which no less than 30% of the enrolled students are minority students. Provides that the David A. DeBolt Teacher Shortage scholarships may be used to assist applicants seeking alternative teacher certification. Provides that the State Board of Education shall notify the Illinois Student Assistance Commission as to which disciplines are considered teacher shortage disciplines. Provides that the interest rate on repayment on the amount of a scholarship for failure to fulfill the teaching obligation is 5%. 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