1 illinois board of higher education health services grants act program priority area determination for hsega recommended fy2006 background the enacted in 1970 authorizes to allocate grant funds not profit independent institutions offering programs that educate and train professionals these are based on number residents enrolled such determined by appropriation rates established administrative rule assist meeting high cost while assuring has an adequate supply addition state providing underserved geographic areas improving opportunities students particularly minority pursue careers professions fiscal year 2006 plans 16 6 million 57 during past few years addressed a issues concerning priorities 2003 s committee review made recommendations aimed at