HB4453

HIGHR ED ASSIST-SPEC ED TEACHR

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4453 establishes a scholarship program for special education teachers, appropriating funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois.

HB4453 amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act to create a scholarship program for special education teachers. Beginning July 1, 2026, funds will be continuously appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for this purpose. The scholarships are available to individuals holding a valid teacher certificate or those who have graduated high school but are not yet certified. Recipients must agree to take courses preparing them for teaching children with special needs.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 27

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman