HB4022

$BD HIGHER ED-SCH PSYCHOLOGIS

Introduced·3/12/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4022 allocates $2,950,000 to address school psychologist shortages through program expansion and student support.

Illinois HB4022 appropriates $2,950,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education. The funds aim to tackle the shortage of school psychologists by expanding slots in existing school psychology programs, hiring or contracting for additional faculty or supervisors, and offering tuition waivers and training stipends to students, with a priority for students of color. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Oct 23, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

Mar 19, 2025

House

First Reading