Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

HB3807      — HIGHER EDUCATION-ITRADE GRANT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Establishes the Illinois Trades Retention and Development Encouragement (ITRADE) Grant Program to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award grants under the program to eligible applicants who (i) have graduated from high school or have received a State of Illinois High School Diploma, (ii) are pursuing or intend to pursue a qualifying degree or certificate at a qualified institution, and (iii) are entitled to apply for assistance. Provides that a qualifying degree or certificate is an associate degree or certificate granted by a qualified institution in a field related to the trades, including, but not limited to, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, steel working, fabrication, or construction. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  3. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3807      do?
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Establishes the Illinois Trades Retention and Development Encouragement (ITRADE) Grant Program to be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award grants under the program to eligible applicants who (i) have graduated from high school or have received a State of Illinois High School Diploma, (ii) are pursuing or intend to pursue a qualifying degree or certificate at a qualified institution, and (iii) are entitled to apply for assistance. Provides that a qualifying degree or certificate is an associate degree or certificate granted by a qualified institution in a field related to the trades, including, but not limited to, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, steel working, fabrication, or construction. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB3807     ?
HB3807      is sponsored by Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Jackie Haas (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), and Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican).
What is the current status of HB3807     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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