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SB 3855

ENGINEER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

104th Regular Session Introduced by John Curran and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois SB 3855 creates an engineering student scholarship program to develop workforce capacity in the state's technology and manufacturing sectors.

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Bill Summary · SB 3855

Legislative bill overview

SB 3855 establishes a scholarship program in Illinois specifically for engineering students. The bill was introduced by Senator John Curran with Senator Donald DeWitte as chief co-sponsor and is currently in the Appropriations-Education Committee for fiscal review.

Why is this important

Engineering workforce development directly impacts Illinois's competitiveness in manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Scholarship programs can increase access to engineering education, potentially addressing skills gaps in the state's economy while reducing student debt burdens for graduates entering these fields.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount – The bill's fiscal impact is not yet public; lawmakers may debate whether new appropriations or reallocation of existing education funds should support this program
  • Eligibility criteria – Questions may arise about whether scholarships target specific engineering disciplines, in-state vs. out-of-state students, or income-based requirements
  • Return-on-investment expectations – There could be disagreement over whether recipients should be required to work in Illinois after graduation to justify public investment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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