ANA-Illinois Advocacy Efforts Result in Significant Victory

In a significant victory for healthcare education in Illinois, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has announced the award of $1.4 million in grants to 12 nursing schools across the state for the fiscal year 2024. This funding boost is a direct result of the tireless advocacy efforts of the ANA-Illinois, which played a pivotal role in securing increased budget allocations from Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration, with the backing of the General Assembly. This year’s grant amount has nearly doubled compared to the previous fiscal year, reflecting a growing recognition of the critical need to expand the nursing workforce in response to healthcare demands.

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