SB2977

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Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2977 establishes a stipend program for school counselor interns and cooperating school counselors to alleviate the state's counselor.

Illinois SB2977 creates a stipend program to support school counselor interns and cooperating school counselors. The Board of Higher Education will disburse funds to eligible students in educator preparation programs, providing up to $5,000 per semester for two semesters. Cooperating school counselors will receive up to $1,000 per semester for two semesters. Funds not used in a fiscal year will be carried over to the next year.

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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