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IL HB4833

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

William Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the African American Male Teacher Scholarship Program under the Higher Education Student Assistance Act to address underrepresentation of African American male teachers in elementary and secondary education

  • Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to annually receive and consider scholarship applications from eligible candidates

  • Eligibility limited to African American males enrolled in an Illinois-approved educator preparation program

  • Scholarship covers full tuition and fees at the recipient's enrolled institution

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AFRICAN AM TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Appropriations-Higher Education3/3/2020
Rules2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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