DPH-MINORITY HEALTH WORKERS House SponsorsRep. Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 2310/2310-700 new Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department, in consultation with the Board of Higher Education, to study programs that increase the participation of minorities in health care professions and report to the Governor and General Assembly. Requires the Department to develop a statewide network of existing programs and to encourage these programs in underserved areas of the State. Authorizes the Department to award grants to these programs, subject to appropriation. Effective immediately. 2/9/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/9/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/9/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die