SB3279 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HIGHER ED ASSIST-VET GRANTS
Last Action
2/03/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mike Porfirio
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 947/40  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the Illinois Veteran grant program. Changes the definition of "qualified applicant" to include a person who, among satisfying other requirements, does not meet requirements regarding residency or public institution of higher education enrollment in the State, but (i) at least 12 months of his or her federal active duty took place in the State, (ii) he or she resided in the State for 2 years after leaving federal active duty service, and (iii) he or she now serves in a reserve component of the Armed Forces.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/03/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/03/2026SenateReferred to Assignments