(15 ILCS 322/30)

Sec. 30. Coordinated efforts.

(a) In the interest of interagency coordination, this Act directs State agencies involved in the delivery of literacy services, education or training programs, related support services, and economic development activities, to cooperate, under the auspices of the Illinois Literacy Council, in the consolidation and improvement of the delivery of literacy services. Pilot programs funded by multiple agencies are encouraged.

(b) In order to facilitate the delivery of basic skills that may need to precede training or more advanced education programs, the Literacy Office may receive funds for the administration of those basic skills programs that act as initial components of training or educational programs established in and funded through other State agencies.

(Source: P.A. 87-992.)