Wednesday night Speaker Madigan introduced a major appropriations bill funding colleges, universities, human services including The Arc’s Life Span Grant and The Autism Program and other grants.
The bill, House Bill 2990 passed the House yesterday and now moves to the Senate. The bill will be vetoed by the Governor but could pave the way for some possible agreement after the March 15th primary elections.
The good news here is that Life Span and TAP continue to be in the mix of things whenever appropriations are introduced.
From HB 2990
- For a grant to the Autism Program for an Autism Diagnosis Education Program for Individuals …………………………….4,300,000
- For a Grant to Best Buddies …………………….977,500
- For a grant to the ARC of Illinois 16 for the Life Span Project …………………….471,400
- For Dental Grants for People 18 with Developmental Disabilities ………………..986,000
- For out-of-State residential services 20 for people with Developmental Disabilities ………500,000
- For Respite Care Services …………………….8,778,000
- For Epilepsy Services ………………………..2,075,000 23
- Total $18,087,900.
Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org