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IL SB2977
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Halpin
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AI Summary
- Creates a school counselor stipend program through the Illinois Board of Higher Education to address the state's school counselor shortage and reduce financial barriers to entering the profession
- Provides eligible school counselor interns $5,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters while completing their internship placements
- Provides cooperating school counselors who mentor interns up to $1,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters per academic year, contingent on completing state-approved training
- Requires the Board to issue an impact report evaluating enrollment, completion, hiring, and retention rates after three consecutive fiscal years with at least $2,000,000 in funding
- Prioritizes students with demonstrated financial need if appropriations are insufficient to fund all eligible participants
Legislative Description
BD HIGHER ED-SCH COUNSELOR
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Education2/10/2026
Assignments1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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