CRONIN. 105 ILCS 5/1C-2 105 ILCS 5/2-3.51.5 Amends the School Code. Provides that the School Safety and Educational Improvement Block Grant Program shall provide funding for classroom library books, school-based professional development based on best practices and scientifically-based research (instead of teacher training), and teacher induction and mentoring. Provides that the Professional Development Block Grant shall be combined with and distributed as the School Safety and Educational Improvement Block Grant. Effective July 1, 2001. FEB-22-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-22-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE EDUCATION MAR-07-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-07-2001 S COMMITTEE EDUCATION MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary