HB5460

EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP

Final Passage·5/28/26

Illinois HB5460 establishes scholarships for Post-Master of Social Work students to become school social workers.

Illinois HB5460 amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act to create scholarships for students pursuing a Post-Master of Social Work Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Social Work. These scholarships, also known as School Social Work scholarships, can be used to pay tuition and mandatory fees at qualified Illinois institutions. Recipients must commit to working as a school social worker in Illinois for at least two of the five years following graduation. Exceptions include military service, temporary disability, or inability to find employment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

9:00 AM

Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 1

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

May 31

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick