HB3551 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
HIGHER ED-ADULT FLEXIBLE GRANT
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish the Adult Learner Flexible Education Grant Program to facilitate access to online postsecondary education provided by a qualified institution of higher learning, including a not-for-profit postsecondary institution that offers classes exclusively online and meets other criteria, for adults over the age of 25 pursuing careers in fields facing workforce shortages, as determined by the Commission. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, subject to appropriation, the Commission shall receive and consider applications for grant assistance. Provides that an applicant is eligible for a grant if the Commission finds that the applicant meets specified criteria. Provides that all grants are applicable only to tuition and mandatory fees. Provides that the Commission shall determine the grant amount for each student, which amount must not exceed $5,000. Sets forth provisions concerning conditions on the grant amount, grant applications, the distribution of grant funds, and rulemaking. Effective July 1, 2025.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Higher Education Committee |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
| 3/20/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 3/20/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez |