HB5463Introduced in the House
SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN
Introduced by Camille Lilly, District 78
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 9, 2026
77
Yes
20
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-020-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
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