SB1878 Summary

• Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act by modifying Section 15 concerning the Illinois Student Assistance Commission

• Makes a technical change to remove redundant language in the establishment clause of the Commission section (removes duplicate "the" article)

• Preserves existing Commission composition of 10 members including representatives from state universities, private institutions, community colleges, public high schools, 5 citizen members, and one student member appointed by the Governor with Senate consent

• Maintains existing term lengths of 6 years for regular members and 2 years for student members, along with compensation and expense reimbursement provisions