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SB2977Introduced in the Senate

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IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Higher Education to create a school counselor stipend program. Provides that an educator preparation program shall notify the Board of all eligible students and eligible cooperating school counselors who qualify for the stipend program. Sets forth requirements for the disbursement of stipend funds under the program. Provides that an educator preparation program may not prohibit an eligible student from participating in the stipend program or from receiving a stipend from the stipend program. Requires an eligible cooperating school counselor who receives a stipend to complete specific training. Requires the Board to issue a report, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, evaluating the impact of the stipend program. Permits the Board to adopt emergency rules regarding the administration of the stipend program in certain circumstances. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  15. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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