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HB 3055 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

HIGHER ED-ASSIST-NONCITIZEN

Summary
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, a student who otherwise qualifies for any grant or scholarship offered under this Act, by any other State law, or by a unit of local government shall not be denied the award of the grant or scholarship based solely on the student's status as a noncitizen. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves citizenship barrier for higher education grants, expanding access to noncitizen students under the Higher Education Student Assistance Act.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves noncitizen status as barrier to state higher education grants/scholarships, advancing immigrant access to educational services.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
3
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Barbara Hernandez
Barbara Hernandez
DDemocratic
IL
50
Co
Photo of Norma Hernandez
Norma Hernandez
DDemocratic
IL
77