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SB 3805 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

$ISBE-ENGLISH LEARNER GRANTS

SB 3805 appropriates $40 million from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for its English learner grant program, effective July 1, 2026. This funding directly supports schools and districts serving English learner students across Illinois by providing resources for language instruction and academic support. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional requirements or program changes beyond the specified monetary amount.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $40M from General Revenue Fund for English learner grants, increasing state funding for education programs per budget appropriation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $40M for English learner grants to fund language instruction and academic support for schools serving EL students, directly advancing educational access and resources.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds English learner programs providing language instruction and academic support for immigrant students, directly advancing immigrant integration services.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Jul 2, 2026
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Total actions
7
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Committee
3
Jul 2, 2026
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations- Education
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Mary Edly-Allen
Mary Edly-Allen
DDemocratic
IL
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