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IL SB0633
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Martin Sandoval
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AI Summary
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Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to require the Chicago Transit Board to provide free transit passes to high school students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program or Commodity School Program effective January 1, 2018.
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Free transit services apply only on days when school is in session for qualifying high school students.
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Maintains existing provisions requiring free fixed-route public transportation for senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet income eligibility requirements under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act.
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The Department on Aging is required to furnish information necessary to determine eligibility for senior citizen services, including updated lists of qualified individuals.
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The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
MTA-STUDENT REDUCED FARES
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019