92nd General Assembly
Summary of SB0908
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Senate Sponsors:
LIGHTFORD.

Short description: 
SCH CD-SCI BLOCK PROGRAM                                                   

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Amends the School Code.   Creates  the  Mathematics  and  Science      
   Block  Grant  Program  in  order  to  provide  greater flexibility and      
   efficiency in the distribution and use of State funds and ensure  that      
   students meet or exceed Illinois Learning Standards in mathematics and      
   science.  Provides that the program is to be administered by the State      
   Board  of  Education,  which  is  to  award  program funds to eligible      
   recipients from available appropriations.   Specifies  the  manner  in      
   which  program  funds  may  be  used  by  the local education agencies      
   receiving those funds.  Adds other related provisions.  Effective July      
   1, 2001.                                                                    
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: JAN-07-2003

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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