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IL HB5463
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Camille Lilly
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AI Summary
- Renames the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program
- Expands eligibility to include school counselors working in public elementary or secondary schools, in addition to school social workers and municipal social workers
- Increases the maximum annual grant from $6,500 to $8,000 per year, with a maximum of 4 years of assistance
- Requires grant funds to be used for educational loan repayment, rather than merely encouraging recipients to use funds for that purpose
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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