HIGHER ED-MEDICAL EDUC GRANT Senate SponsorsSen. Sally J. Turner 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 110 ILCS 947/65.88 newAmends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall develop and administer a medical education grant program. Provides that the goal of the program shall be to attract capable and promising students to the medical profession, increase the employment and retention of individuals who are receiving additional clinical training in medicine, and reduce any financial barriers in the medical profession. Provides that under the program, grants shall be awarded to eligible medical students and eligible resident or fellow physicians and be used to cover the nontuition costs of attending a medical or osteopathic college or school or receiving specialty or residency training, including, but not limited to, living expenses. Effective July 1, 2025. 11/12/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner 11/12/2024SenateFirst Reading 11/12/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die