Bill Title: Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a student who meets the requirements concerning being deemed an Illinois resident for tuition purposes is eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student aid or benefit funded or administered by the State, State agencies, public institutions, or the university, including scholarships, grants, awards, stipends, room and board, tuition waivers, or other financial or in-kind assistance, but excluding Monetary Award Program grants. Prohibits each university and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission from denying a scholarship, grant, or loan to a person who has been convicted of illegal possession or sale of cannabis, controlled substances, or methamphetamine if he or she otherwise qualifies for the scholarship, grant, or loan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-11-08 - House Floor Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
[HB2394 Detail]
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| Engrossed | 2017-11-08 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2017-02-03 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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