(15 ILCS 322/15)
Sec. 15.
Grants.
(a) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Literacy Advisory Board created by Section 7.2 of the State Library Act, is
authorized to
award grants that develop, expand, or support adult literacy
programs in Illinois through community programs
administered by education agencies, libraries, volunteer or
community-based organizations, or a coalition of any of those
groups.
(b) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Literacy Advisory Board created by Section 7.2 of the State Library Act, is
authorized to
award grants for workplace programs to public or private
employers or entities acting on behalf of a coalition of
employers to improve the basic skills of current and prospective
employees.
Current and prospective employees' lack of basic skills may impede
hiring, effective
job performance, or eligibility for advancement.
Public funds awarded under this grant program must be
matched by the business with funds at least equal to the
amount of public funds awarded.
(c) The Secretary of State is authorized to make family literacy
grants that will assist in breaking the intergenerational
cycle of illiteracy. The grants must involve an adult
literacy component and an entity working with children at
risk of school failure. Programs will focus on
parents or guardians and children involved in reciprocal
learning and teaching.
In addition to other grants authorized in this subsection, the Secretary of
State may make family literacy grants, upon his or her approval of application
from entities, for innovative programming in the area of parent and child
learning activities. The Secretary of State shall establish criteria for
awarding the grants by rule. The Secretary of State may expend appropriations
statewide for direct purchases of equipment and services that support families
learning together.
(Source: P.A. 89-697, eff. 1-6-97; 90-783, eff. 8-14-98.)
|