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IL SB0092
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the University of Illinois Act to expand eligibility for veteran children scholarships to include service from August 2, 1990 onward.
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Extends scholarship eligibility to children of veterans who served during periods when personnel qualify for the Kosovo Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Maintains existing scholarship structure: each county receives up to 3 annual scholarships for children of armed forces veterans, with preference given to children of deceased or disabled veterans.
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Requires scholarship recipients to pass public examinations, demonstrate proficiency in secondary school subjects, maintain good moral character, and be at least 15 years old.
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Provides tuition-free instruction at the University of Illinois for at least 4 consecutive years to selected scholarship recipients.
Legislative Description
UNIV OF IL-VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2/10/2022