State • Illinois

HB 5460: EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP

Camille LillyIntroduced

HB 5460 status: Introduced — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0798 (updated Aug 7, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Increases professional workforce in education sector.
  • Supports regional higher education institutions.

Risks

  • Potential state fiscal cost depending on appropriation levels.
  • Debt risk for students who fail to meet work requirements.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Improves availability of licensed school social workers.
  • Provides clearer pathways to professional educator licensure.

Risks

  • Potential for uneven distribution of workers across school districts.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Recipients face financial clawback provisions with interest if work obligations are not met.

Limitation

Relies on future legislative appropriations to fund scholarships.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0798

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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