Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

SB3855      — ENGINEER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a scholarship program for engineering students in Illinois with a work commitment.

The bill creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Program to support engineering students at public universities. Students must commit to work for the Department of Transportation for three years after graduation.

What this means for you
  • Students: If you are a student pursuing an engineering degree, this program could provide financial assistance for your studies.

Summary

Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act. Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Program, to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, to provide scholarship assistance until July 1, 2031 to eligible students for engineering-related study at a public university who agree to work as an engineer for the Department of Transportation for a period of not less than 3 years. Allows the Commission to award scholarships to pay the tuition and fees of a student enrolled in an approved program of professional engineering education for the equivalent of 8 semesters or 16 quarters of full-time enrollment. Provides for an additional stipend in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Establishes the total amount of scholarship assistance, the application process, eligibility requirements, and payments and repayments. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act to require the Board of Higher Education to establish and administer a competitive grant program for public institutions of higher education that award degrees in engineering. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2032.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

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

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

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

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

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  8. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Subjects

transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3855      do?
Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Act. Creates the Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship Program, to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, to provide scholarship assistance until July 1, 2031 to eligible students for engineering-related study at a public university who agree to work as an engineer for the Department of Transportation for a period of not less than 3 years. Allows the Commission to award scholarships to pay the tuition and fees of a student enrolled in an approved program of professional engineering education for the equivalent of 8 semesters or 16 quarters of full-time enrollment. Provides for an additional stipend in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Establishes the total amount of scholarship assistance, the application process, eligibility requirements, and payments and repayments. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act to require the Board of Higher Education to establish and administer a competitive grant program for public institutions of higher education that award degrees in engineering. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2032.
Who sponsors SB3855     ?
SB3855      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), and Darby A. Hills (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3855     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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