MAP GRANT-TEACHER EXTENSION Senate SponsorsSen. Sue Rezin 6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 110 ILCS 947/35Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to the monetary award program. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year through the 2030-2031 academic year, provides that an applicant who is otherwise eligible for grant assistance under the program may receive grant assistance for an additional academic year after receiving a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of 135 semester credit hours if he or she (i) enrolls in a State-approved educator preparation program and (ii) within 5 years after receiving a Professional Educator License, teaches in this State for a minimum of 3 years. Requires repayment if at any time a person fails to meet the requirements. Effective immediately. 1/24/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin 1/24/2025SenateFirst Reading 1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/4/2025SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Education 3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments