HB2697 Summary

• Appropriates $182,746,600 total funding to the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, comprised of $102,951,100 in General Funds, $77,541,600 in Other State Funds, and $2,253,900 in Federal Funds

• Funds five Illinois Veterans' Homes (Chicago, Anna, Quincy, LaSalle, and Manteno) with significant allocations for personal services, contractual services, and COVID-19 related expenses

• Appropriates $3,500,000 for scholarships to dependents of Illinois military personnel who are prisoners of war, missing in action, killed, or permanently disabled

• Allocates $2,000,000 from the Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund for grants and services related to post-traumatic stress disorder, homelessness, health insurance, disability benefits, and long-term care of veterans

• Funds Veterans' Field Services ($6,054,100), the State Approving Agency ($2,253,900), grants-in-aid ($298,000), and specialized programs including the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program ($250,000) and adapted housing for veterans ($240,000)