SB1322

MENTAL HLTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1322 establishes a scholarship program for students pursuing mental health careers.

Illinois SB1322, the Mental Health Professional Career Scholarship Act, mandates the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to create a scholarship program for students pursuing mental health careers. The scholarships aim to increase diversity in mental health fields by recruiting individuals to work in public sector or mental health jobs with high demand. Eligible applicants must be Illinois residents, have graduated from an approved high school, be enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and maintain a certain GPA.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:30 AM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

8:30 AM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

May 9, 2025

Senate

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

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025