Illinois Code § 14

§ 14.

Homeless Veterans Demonstration Project. (a) The Program Administrator shall, on the recommendation of the Commission and in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, implement a demonstration project for low and very low-income homeless veterans and their families. This demonstration project shall consist of a short-term shelter, and will also provide assistance in assessing the needs of veterans, ascertaining the programs for which veterans may be eligible and making application for such programs and services and referral to appropriate agencies. The project shall, to the extent possible, establish liaisons with labor organizations, community colleges, vocational rehabilitation programs and other providers of trade apprenticeships and other job training programs. (b) The Program Administrator shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report by January 1, 1991 evaluating the effectiveness of the project provided in this Section. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the number of persons served under the project, information as to the cost of the services, and recommendations as to whether additional homeless veterans projects should be established. (Source: P.A. 104-234, eff. 8-15-25.)