Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB3154      — ADULT LEARNER FLEX ED GRANT

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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a grant program for online education access for adults over 25.

The bill creates an Adult Learner Flexible Education Grant Program that helps individuals over 25 access online postsecondary education by providing grants for tuition and fees. It outlines specific application requirements and eligibility criteria for the program.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This program may provide financial support for workers looking to further their education online.
  • Families: Families may benefit as adults obtain further education, potentially improving job prospects and income.

Summary

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish the Adult Learner Flexible Education Grant Program to facilitate access to online postsecondary education for adults over the age of 25. Sets forth application requirements and eligibility. Provides that grants are applicable only to tuition and mandatory fees. Effective July 1, 2026.

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. Sponsor Removed Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  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. Graciela Guzmán

  7. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3154      do?
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish the Adult Learner Flexible Education Grant Program to facilitate access to online postsecondary education for adults over the age of 25. Sets forth application requirements and eligibility. Provides that grants are applicable only to tuition and mandatory fees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3154     ?
SB3154      is sponsored by Christopher Belt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3154     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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