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(105 ILCS 5/) School Code.

105 ILCS 5/13B-20.35
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-20.35)
    Sec. 13B-20.35. Transportation of students. School districts that are required to provide transportation pursuant to Section 29-3 of this Code shall provide transportation for students enrolled in alternative learning opportunities programs. Other school districts shall provide transportation to the same extent that they provide transportation to other students. A school district may collaborate with the regional superintendent of schools to establish a cooperative transportation agreement among school districts in the region to reduce the costs of transportation and to provide for greater accessibility for students attending alternative learning opportunities programs.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25)
    Sec. 13B-25. Eligibility for funding. The criteria set forth in the following Sections preceding Section 13B-30 of this Code shall determine the eligibility of an alternative learning opportunities program for funding.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.5
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.5)
    Sec. 13B-25.5. General standards for eligibility for funding. To be eligible for funding, an alternative learning opportunities program must provide evidence of an administrative structure, program activities, program staff, a budget, and a specific curriculum that is consistent with Illinois Learning Standards but may be different from the regular school program in terms of location, length of school day, program sequence, pace, instructional activities, or any combination of these.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.10
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.10)
    Sec. 13B-25.10. District policies, guidelines, and procedures; notification. Before receiving State funds for an alternative learning opportunities program, a school district must adopt policies and guidelines for the admission and transfer of students to the program and for transitioning students as appropriate back to the regular school program in a manner consistent with guidelines provided by the State Board. A school district must adopt policies and procedures for the establishment of a new alternative learning opportunities program or for securing State approval for an existing program. Any district that plans to establish an alternative learning opportunities program must notify the State Superintendent of Education before enrolling students in the program.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.15
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.15)
    Sec. 13B-25.15. Planning process and district plan. To apply for funding to establish or maintain an alternative learning opportunities program, a school district must initiate a planning process to specify the type of program needed by the district. Before submission of the district plan, the school district or consortium may apply for a one-year planning grant. The planning process may involve key education and community stakeholders, such as teachers, administrators, parents, interested members of the community, and other agencies or organizations as appropriate.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.20
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.20)
    Sec. 13B-25.20. Requirements for the district plan. The district plan must be consistent with the school district's overall mission and goals and aligned with the local school improvement plans of each participating school. The district plan must include all of the following:
        (1) A description of the program, including the

students at risk of academic failure to be served, evidence of need, program goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
        (2) A staffing plan, including the experiences,

competency, and qualifications of licensed and nonlicensed staff and emphasizing their individual and collective abilities to work with students at risk of academic failure.
        (3) A description and schedule of support services

that will be available to students as part of their instructional program, including procedures for accessing services required for students on an as-needed basis.
        (4) How the district will use grant funds to improve

the educational achievement of students at risk of academic failure.
        (5) A detailed program budget that includes sources

of funding to be used in conjunction with alternative learning opportunities grant funds and a plan for allocating costs to those funds.
        (6) A plan that outlines how funding for alternative

learning opportunities will be coordinated with other State and federal funds to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the program.
        (7) A description of other sources of revenue the

district will allocate to the program.
        (8) An estimate of the total cost per student for the

program and an estimate of any gap between existing revenue available for the program and the total cost of the program.
        (9) A description of how parents and community

members will be involved in the program.
        (10) Policies and procedures used by the district to

grant credit for student work satisfactorily completed in the program.
        (11) How the district will assess students enrolled

in the program, including how statewide testing for students in alternative learning opportunities settings will be addressed.
        (12) How students will be admitted to the program and

how students will make an effective transition back to the regular school program, as appropriate.
        (13) All cooperative and intergovernmental agreements

and subcontracts with eligible entities.
(Source: P.A. 102-894, eff. 5-20-22.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.25
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.25)
    Sec. 13B-25.25. Testing and assessment. A district plan for an alternative learning opportunities program operated through a cooperative or intergovernmental agreement must provide procedures for ensuring that students are included in the administration of statewide testing programs. Students enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program shall participate in State assessments under Section 2-3.64a-5 of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 98-972, eff. 8-15-14.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.30
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.30)
    Sec. 13B-25.30. Annual update and submission of district plan. A district plan must be updated annually and submitted to the State Board.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-25.35
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-25.35)
    Sec. 13B-25.35. Regional plan. Based on district plans to provide alternative learning opportunities, the regional office of education must submit an annual plan summarizing the number, needs, and demographics of students at risk of academic failure expected to be served in its region. This plan must be updated annually and submitted to the State Board.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30)
    Sec. 13B-30. Responsibilities of the State Board; rules. The State Board has the responsibilities set forth in the following Sections preceding Section 13B-35 of this Code. The State Board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this Article.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30.5
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30.5)
    Sec. 13B-30.5. Program assistance, evaluation, and monitoring. Subject to the availability of State funds, the State Board is authorized to assist school districts in developing and implementing alternative learning opportunities programs to meet the educational needs of students at risk of academic failure. The State Board shall develop research-based guidelines for alternative learning opportunities programs, provide technical assistance to ensure the establishment of quality programs aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, and contract for services to conduct an annual statewide evaluation. The State Board shall conduct compliance visits of and monitor programs, as appropriate. The State Board may conduct other program-related research and planning projects, as appropriate, to enhance student outcomes.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30.10
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30.10)
    Sec. 13B-30.10. Compliance. The State Board is responsible for ensuring that all alternative learning opportunities programs are in compliance with all applicable federal and State laws, unless otherwise specified in this Article.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30.15
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30.15)
    Sec. 13B-30.15. Statewide program evaluation of student outcomes. Alternative learning opportunities programs must be evaluated annually on a statewide basis. Indicators used to measure student outcomes for this evaluation may include program completion, elementary school graduation, high school graduation or passage of high school equivalency testing, attendance, the number of students involved in work-based learning activities, the number of students making an effective transition to the regular school program, further education or work, and improvement in the percentage of students enrolled in the sending school district or districts that meet State standards.
(Source: P.A. 98-718, eff. 1-1-15.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30.20
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30.20)
    Sec. 13B-30.20. Suspension or revocation of program approval. The State Board may suspend or revoke approval of an alternative learning opportunities program under any one of the following conditions:
        (1) A failure to meet educational outcomes as

enumerated in Section 13B-30.15 of this Code and as specified in the alternative learning opportunities grant agreement for a period of 2 or more consecutive years.
        (2) A failure to comply with all applicable laws as

specified in this Code.
        (3) A failure to comply with the terms and conditions

of the alternative learning opportunities grant.
        (4) A failure to maintain financial records according

to generally accepted accounting procedures as specified by the State Board.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)

105 ILCS 5/13B-30.25
    (105 ILCS 5/13B-30.25)
    Sec. 13B-30.25. Corrective action plan. For school districts whose alternative learning opportunities programs are not making progress in specified program outcomes, the State Board may require a school district to submit a corrective action plan.
(Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)