IL SB1965

Expands definition of "applicant" to include individuals enrolling in healthcare training programs, not just those with conditional job offers

Allows workforce intermediaries and organizations providing pro bono legal services to initiate fingerprint-based criminal history checks for individuals with disqualifying convictions who are receiving services from these organizations

Updates waiver provisions in Section 40 to include students, trainees, and individuals receiving services from workforce intermediaries or pro bono legal organizations as eligible to request waivers for disqualifying offenses

Clarifies that workforce intermediaries include institutions of higher education, faith-based and community organizations, and workforce investment boards, and defines pro bono legal services as assistance designed to help individuals overcome statutory barriers to healthcare employment