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IL HB5578
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Swanson
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AI Summary
- Creates the Manufacturing Promise Scholarship Program through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for Illinois residents pursuing manufacturing or skilled trade degrees, certificates, or credentials
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a public community college manufacturing/skilled trade program or an apprenticeship/union program while maintaining satisfactory academic progress
- Requires applicants to be Illinois residents and U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Reserves 20% of appropriated funds for students from underrepresented areas and makes scholarships available to traditional college-aged students, adults, and non-traditional students
- Recipients are not required to return scholarship funds; program is subject to separate appropriation by the legislature
Legislative Description
HIGHR ED-MANUFACTURING SCHOLAR
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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