Section 141.405  Prerequisites for Participation for Reimbursement  

a)         Local governmental agencies electing to participate for reimbursement under the Act shall so provide by local ordinance.  A sample ordinance may be obtained from the Office.  To apply for reimbursement, the local governmental agency must also agree to abide by all rules and regulations for the training of firefighters.

b)         Individuals who are employed as firefighters meeting the requirements in the Act by local governmental agencies that have elected to participate for reimbursement may submit claims for reimbursement for expenses incurred during the training period.  Reimbursement for individuals is limited to tuition, travel expenses and room and board.  Reimbursable expenses are subject to the requirements and limitations of this Part and 80 Ill. Adm. Code 2800 (Travel).

c)         Payments to individuals, units of local government, and governmental agencies are limited to reimbursement.