HIGHER ED-COLLEGE PROMISE
Summary
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to implement and administer a program, beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, to award College Promise grants to Illinois residents seeking an associate degree from a public community college. Sets forth the terms and conditions of the program. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Effective July 1, 2020.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2020
Last action Feb 18, 2020
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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