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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 4725         </title>
<shortdesc>HIGHER ED-AID ELIGIBILITY</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Edgar González, Jr.</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>110 ILCS 986/15</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act. Provides that a noncitizen graduate student who is an Illinois resident but who does not possess a valid visa or status as a lawful permanent resident is eligible for State financial aid and benefits.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/2/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/7/2025</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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