STATE BILLIL HB 5463ENGROSSED

SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Apr 9, 2026; 217 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

IL HB 5463 · EngrossedApr 9

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Bill details

Last action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons · Apr 20, 2026
Pending committee: Assignments

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 20, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol AmmonsHouse

Apr 16, 2026Referred to AssignmentsSenate

Apr 16, 2026First ReadingSenate

Apr 16, 2026Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina VillaSenate

Apr 10, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026Senate

Apr 10, 2026Arrive in SenateSenate

Apr 9, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver DiasHouse

Apr 9, 2026Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver DiasHouse

Show 14 earlier actions

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-020-000House

Apr 8, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon ChungHouse

Mar 26, 2026Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Mar 25, 2026Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000House

Mar 18, 2026Assigned to Higher Education CommitteeHouse

Mar 13, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie StuartHouse

Mar 13, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael CrawfordHouse

Mar 13, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver DiasHouse

Mar 13, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointeHouse

Feb 13, 2026Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Feb 13, 2026First ReadingHouse

Feb 6, 2026Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. LillyHouse

Recorded votes

House Higher Education CommitteeMar 25, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 2 nayPassed

House Third ReadingApr 9, 2026 · House · 77 yea · 20 nayPassed

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SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN

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