HB3097Introduced in the House
SCH CD-FAFSA COMPLETION
Introduced by Aaron Ortiz, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, a school district shall provide appropriate support to each high school student to assist with education about and the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or an application for State financial aid. Provides that the support may be offered in a variety of formats, times, and settings and shall include an opportunity for the student to request and receive help during the school day in completing the student's portion of the financial aid application. Provides that the high school may request assistance from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to support the completion of financial aid applications, including application completion events and individual assistance, at no cost to the high school. Provides that a high school student may choose whether to use required support or assistance. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0014
June 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-024-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 30, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0014
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