HB5491

EDUC-QLFD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Chamber Passed·4/9/26

Amends the Workforce Development through Charitable Loan Repayment Act to redefine "qualified community foundation.

The bill amends the Workforce Development through Charitable Loan Repayment Act by changing the definition of "qualified community foundation." It specifies that such a foundation must be organized or operating in the state and either substantially comply with national standards for U.S. community foundations or be approved by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The bill also modifies the criteria for "qualified worker" to include employees of businesses in targeted growth industries or those in Enterprise Zones, Opportunity Zones, or underserved areas.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 9
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13

2:00 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 19

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

May 18

Senate

Second Reading