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IllinoisHB3065104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
CPS-DISCIPLINE DISCLOSURE
Sponsored By: Maurice A. West, II (Democratic)
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elementary & secondary education: administration, licensing & charter schoolsassignmentsexecutive
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.
Grants for mental health workers
Subject to funding, Illinois gives annual grants up to set maximums by job: up to $40,000 for psychiatrists; $20,000 for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and doctoral psychologists; $15,000 for LCSW/LCPC/LMFT; $6,000 for bachelor’s‑level staff; and $4,000 for substance‑use professionals. At least 30% of the money each year is reserved for minority applicants; if not enough apply by January 1, some of that can be reallocated.
Loan help for school and city social workers
Beginning July 1, 2022, Illinois offers a one‑time grant up to $6,500 to repay student loans for Illinois residents who have worked at least 12 straight months as a school social worker or a qualifying municipal social worker and still have social‑work education debt. The program needs its own appropriation, and the Commission may prioritize past recipients and minority applicants.
More aid for minority teachers
Illinois boosts the Minority Teachers scholarship. It covers tuition, fees, and room and board up to $5,000 a year, or $7,500 when the program gets at least $2.85 million. At least 35% of funds go to qualified male minority applicants (priority to Black men), and at least 10% go to bilingual minority applicants (30% if funding is $4.2 million or more); unused set‑asides after January 1 can be reallocated. Colleges must hold a yearly info session and advise each recipient. If spending stays under 90% for three straight years and priority applicants are lacking, up to 3% of each of the next three years’ funds can support outreach.
New tech scholarships; work in Illinois
Starting no sooner than the 2024–2025 school year and subject to funding, the iGROW Tech Scholarship pays up to full tuition and fees and a prorated housing amount for eligible tech students, for up to 8 semesters (12 quarters). You must agree to work in Illinois one year for each scholarship year (at least two years), or the award converts to a prorated loan at 5% interest. The Commission pays schools directly, can use up to 5% for administration, will prioritize by need, minority status, and merit, and may use up to 3% for outreach if three straight years of under‑spending occur. The program may run through the 2029–2030 academic year.
Term limit for MTI scholarships
You can receive Minority Teachers scholarship aid for up to 8 semesters or 12 quarters. After that, no more terms are covered.
Grants to grow diverse college faculty
Beginning with the 2025–2026 award year, the DFI program gives grants to minority Illinois graduate and professional students, subject to funding. You must be an Illinois resident and U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, be a member of a racial minority per program rules, have a bachelor’s degree with Pell during that degree, be admitted full‑time for at least nine months, and have at least a 2.75 GPA in your last 60 undergrad hours. You apply through your school; awards can last up to four years and each covers up to 12 months, with priority for returning recipients in good standing. You must agree to work in Illinois higher education or a state education job for a period equal to your years in the program, or make a good‑faith job search for at least five years; failing conditions can trigger repayment under program rules. Schools must name a representative to recruit, verify, and support students; an 11‑member board sets policies, prioritizes fields each year, reports results, and older sections are repealed as the new rules take effect in 2025–2026.
Scholarships to become school social workers
Starting in 2022–23, up to 250 scholarships a year pay tuition and mandatory fees for licensed Illinois social workers with an MSW to earn a school social work educator license at named public universities; funds may also cover licensure costs. You must begin work as a school social worker in Illinois within one year and work at least two of the next five years. If you do not, the award becomes a prorated loan at 5% interest, due within 10 years; approved extensions can apply.
Teach in Illinois or repay scholarship
If you get a Minority Teachers scholarship, you must start teaching in Illinois within one year and teach one year for each year you received aid, in qualifying nonprofit schools (with bilingual placements for bilingual recipients). If you do not meet this, your award becomes a prorated loan at 5% interest, due within 10 years; the Commission can allow deferrals and may reduce what you owe if you later start qualifying teaching within five years. For some 2024–2025 recipients who would have stayed eligible under old rules but no longer meet the new definition and did not finish their program, the Commission cannot demand repayment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 10/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 96 • No: 0
House vote • 10/31/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Senate vote • 10/30/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 59 • No: 0
House vote • 10/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 3 • No: 2
House vote • 10/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 3 • No: 2
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Do Pass as Amended Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 114 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0437
11/21/2025HouseEffective Date November 21, 2025
11/21/2025HouseGovernor Approved
11/21/2025HouseSent to the Governor
11/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
10/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
10/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
10/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 096-000-000
10/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 096-000-000
10/31/2025House3/5 Vote Required
10/31/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
10/31/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
10/30/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
10/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
10/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Maurice A. West, II
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Maurice A. West, II
10/30/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
10/30/2025HouseArrived in House
10/30/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
10/30/2025Senate3/5 Vote Required
10/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
10/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Peters
10/30/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
10/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2