Illinois HB2820 establishes an Education Savings Account program for eligible pupils attending nonpublic schools.

HB2820 creates the Education Savings Account Act, which establishes a program for eligible pupils attending nonpublic schools. The State Board of Education will develop and implement this program, subject to appropriations. Eligible pupils include those enrolled in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and those with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Payments are made to parents and guardians for qualified educational expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and certain therapies.

Illinois HB2820 establishes an Education Savings Account program for eligible pupils attending nonpublic schools.

HB2820 creates the Education Savings Account Act, which establishes a program for eligible pupils attending nonpublic schools. The State Board of Education will develop and implement this program, subject to appropriations. Eligible pupils include those enrolled in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and those with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Payments are made to parents and guardians for qualified educational expenses, including tuition, textbooks, and certain therapies.