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HB 4635 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

$IDPH-NURSING ED SCHOLARSHIPS

HB 4635 appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to fund nursing education scholarships. This bill directly affects nursing students in Illinois by providing financial support for their education. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, and the bill specifies no additional eligibility requirements or program details beyond the appropriation amount and effective date. As a funding measure, it does not create new regulations or alter existing laws.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund for nursing scholarships, directly increasing state funding for education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds nursing education scholarships, directly supporting higher education access and student financial aid through state appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education scholarships through IDPH, directly increasing healthcare workforce development funding per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Dan Swanson
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