Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that authorizes exonerated individuals to pass a state benefit covering higher education costs to dependents in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Authorizes exonerated individuals to pass a state benefit covering higher education costs to dependents in Illinois beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year (Sec. 5).

• Defines “Dependent” as any spouse, natural child, legally adopted child, or child in the legal custody of an individual (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 10).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes exonerated individuals to pass a state benefit covering higher education costs to dependents in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Authorizes exonerated individuals to pass a state benefit covering higher education costs to dependents in Illinois beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year (Sec. 5).

• Defines “Dependent” as any spouse, natural child, legally adopted child, or child in the legal custody of an individual (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 10).

Full Bill Text