HIGHER ED-MAP GRANT-TEACHER Senate SponsorsSen. Sue Rezin 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 110 ILCS 947/35Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the monetary award program. Beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year through the 2031-2032 academic year, provides that an applicant who is otherwise eligible for grant assistance under the program may receive grant assistance for an additional academic year after receiving a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours if he or she (i) enrolls in a State-approved educator preparation program and (ii) within 5 years after receiving a Professional Educator License, teaches in this State for a minimum of 3 years. Requires repayment if at any time a person fails to meet the requirements. Effective immediately. 1/16/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin 1/16/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/16/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026