HB5460Introduced in the House
EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP
Introduced by Camille Lilly, District 78
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License scholarships may also be known as School Social Work scholarships. Includes, as a qualified applicant subject to meeting the other requirements, (i) a person who is pursuing a clinical social work license or social work license and (ii) a person who will obtain a master's degree in social work from an approved program before enrolling the academic program that the scholarship would support. Allows scholarships to be applied to the payment of tuition and mandatory fees at a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education in the State that prepares students to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Social Work. Provides that a scholarship for a recipient attending a private, not-for-profit institution shall not exceed the maximum grant payable to a student enrolled in the most expensive comparable program of study at a public university in the State. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0798
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 28, 2026
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.
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. Camille Y. Lilly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Fiscal Note Filed
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-032-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Higher Education
Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 7, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0798
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