SB1273

OCCU THERAPIST LOAN REPAYMENT

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1273 expands the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program to include occupational therapists.

Illinois SB1273 amends the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Act to include licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the list of health care professionals eligible for grants. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission can award grants of up to $15,000 per year for up to four years, subject to appropriation. The bill also reserves at least 30% of the funding for minority applicants.

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History

May 22

Senate

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

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026