House Sponsors: ERWIN. Short description: LEARNING WITH THE ARTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Learning with the Arts Act. Provides that the State Board of Education, Illinois Arts Council, and Board of Higher Education shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement in accordance with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act to integrate, coordinate, and maximize benefits available under other programs that promote the use, understanding, and appreciation of the visual and performing arts as a part of the educational curriculum in the public schools, from the pre-school level through grade 12. Provides that the emphasis of the Illinois Learning with the Arts Program shall be upon the efficient use of resources to present a comprehensive but non-duplicative array of visual and performing arts programs. Adds provisions relative to use under the intergovernmental agreement of appropriations made to the parties to that agreement for programs that may be administered in a more efficient and coordinated manner under the intergovernmental agreement. Also authorizes appropriations in fiscal years after fiscal year 1999 for distribution to the intergovernmental agreement's governing body to administer visual and performing arts programs that replace those previously administered by one or more of the parties to the intergovernmental agreement. Effective July 1, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status