Bill Title: Reinserts the contents of the bill as introduced with the following changes. Makes changes concerning how the Illinois Student Assistance Commission determines the maximum scholarship amount awarded. Provides that an eligible applicant may not be receiving financial assistance during the same academic year through a scholarship program under the Nursing Education Scholarship Law to qualify for the program. Makes changes concerning the preference for awarding scholarships and the repayment of scholarship awards. Removes provisions concerning the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the Department of Corrections ensuring compliance with all applicable State and federal laws. Removes language stating that the provisions do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, or any other protected class or characteristic. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2025.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2025-01-07 - Session Sine Die [HB5475 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Third Reading in House	2024-05-25	77	26	1	0	104	Passed	Link	View

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