House Sponsors: WINKEL-KENNER-COWLISHAW-PHELPS-HOEFT, JONES,JOHN AND WOOD. Short description: ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS-TECHNICAL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code. Makes a change of grammar in a Section relating to staffing of alternative schools. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/13A-6 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.66 from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.66 Changes the title and replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Permits school districts and regional offices of education to claim general State aid for students enrolled in truants' alternative and optional education programs, if those students are receiving services supplemental to a program leading to a high school diploma and are otherwise eligible to be claimed for general State aid. Adds a July 1, 1998 effective date. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-22.20 from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.20 Further amends the School Code. Provides that a school district claiming reimbursement for providing services under an approved adult education program may also claim general State aid for those students in the program who are under age 21, who are enrolled in courses accepted for graduation from elementary or high school, and who otherwise meet the requirements of the general State aid formula applicable to Illinois school districts. FISCAL NOTE, AMENDED (State Board of Education) There will be little or no additional fiscal impact. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE, AMENDED (SBE) No change from SBE fiscal note, amended. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status