IL SR0167

Calls for prioritizing health and human services funding in the fiscal year 2022 state budget to ensure access to essential services addressing social determinants of health, economic support, and family well-being.

Requests budget allocation to accommodate increasing service demand, continue remote service reimbursement, and maintain flexibility to adapt to evolving needs during the pandemic.

Urges prioritizing funding for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, including Black, Brown, and rural communities affected by systemic racism.

Advocates for workforce investment in health and human services sectors to attract and retain workers, recognizing the predominantly female, people-of-color, and low-to-moderate income composition of the workforce.

Recommends generating new revenue through closing corporate loopholes and tax perks to fund health and human services that support Illinois' pandemic recovery.