Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB2977      — BD HIGHER ED-SCH COUNSELOR

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

  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 January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Creates a stipend program for school counselors through the Board of Higher Education.

This bill establishes a stipend program for eligible school counselors to support their training and education. The Board of Higher Education will disburse funds and report on the program's impact.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the education field, particularly school counselors, will have access to financial support for their professional development.
  • Families: Families may benefit from better-trained school counselors supporting their children's educational journeys.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

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

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

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

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

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

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

  12. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2977      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB2977     ?
SB2977      is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2977     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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