ADULT LEARNER FLEX ED GRANT Senate SponsorsSen. Christopher Belt and Graciela Guzmán 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 110 ILCS 947/65.135 newAmends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish the Adult Learner Flexible Education Grant Program to facilitate access to online postsecondary education for adults over the age of 25. Sets forth application requirements and eligibility. Provides that grants are applicable only to tuition and mandatory fees. Effective July 1, 2026. 2/2/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt 2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/2/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026