IL HB1932

Creates the Nursing in Correctional Facilities Scholarship program, administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, to provide financial assistance to nursing students who commit to working for the Department of Corrections

Requires scholarship recipients to sign an agreement pledging to begin working as a nurse within the Department of Corrections for at least 3 years within one year of completing their nursing program

Covers tuition, fees, and living expenses at eligible institutions including community colleges, private junior colleges, hospital-based diploma programs, and public or private universities with approved nursing programs

Recipients who fail to fulfill the service agreement must repay scholarship amounts (prorated based on unfulfilled portion) plus 5% interest and collection fees; exceptions allowed for military service, temporary disability, or continued nursing education

Department of Corrections must provide annual reports to the General Assembly on program effectiveness, including number of recipients, service periods, and challenges faced; effective July 1, 2026