Illinois Compiled Statutes
105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.
Article 1G - Mathematics and Science; Block Grant Program

(105 ILCS 5/Art. 1G heading)

 
(105 ILCS 5/1G-1)
Sec. 1G-1.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to permit greater
flexibility and efficiency in the distribution and use of certain State funds
available to local education agencies in order to ensure that students meet or
exceed the Illinois Learning Standards in mathematics and science. The State
Board of Education shall administer a Mathematics and Science Block Grant
Program and award Program funds to eligible recipients upon application. As
used in this Section, "school district" shall include those schools designated
as "laboratory schools".

(Source: P.A. 93-50, eff. 7-1-03.)
 
(105 ILCS 5/1G-5)
Sec. 1G-5.
Authorized Uses.
Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program
funds shall be used in the following manner consistent with application
requirements established by the State Board of Education as provided in Section
1G-15 of this Article:
(Source: P.A. 93-50, eff. 7-1-03.)
 
(105 ILCS 5/1G-10)
Sec. 1G-10.
Allocation.
Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program funds
shall be distributed to school districts, subject to appropriation and based
upon
rules established by the State Board of Education. Distribution of moneys
to school districts shall be made in semi-annual installment payments, one
payment to be made on or before October 30, and one payment to be made prior to
April 30 of each year.

(Source: P.A. 93-50, eff. 7-1-03.)
 
(105 ILCS 5/1G-15)
Sec. 1G-15.
Application.
Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program
funds shall be made available to each eligible school district upon completion
of an application process that is consistent with rules established by the
State Board of Education. The application shall include the planned use of the
funds.

(Source: P.A. 93-50, eff. 7-1-03.)
 
(105 ILCS 5/1G-20)
Sec. 1G-20.
Rules.
The State Board of Education shall adopt rules
as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Article.

(Source: P.A. 93-50, eff. 7-1-03.)

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