105 ILCS 405

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105 ILCS 405/1-1

(105 ILCS 405/1-1) (from Ch. 122, par. 201-1) Sec. 1-1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Adult Education Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1475.)

(105 ILCS 405/1-2) (from Ch. 122, par. 201-2) Sec. 1-2. Construction. The provisions of this Act, so far as they are the same as those of any prior statute, shall be construed as a continuation of such prior provisions, and not as a new enactment. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 3066.)

105 ILCS 405/1-3 Definitions

(105 ILCS 405/1-3) (from Ch. 122, par. 201-3) Sec. 1-3. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meanings respectively prescribed for them, except as the context otherwise requires: "Adult Education" means academic instruction and educational services below the postsecondary level that increase an individual's ability to (i) read, write, and speak in English and perform mathematics or other activities necessary for the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and (ii) transition to postsecondary education and training or obtain employment. "Board" means the Illinois Community College Board. (Source: P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/1-4

(105 ILCS 405/1-4) Sec. 1-4. On July 1, 2001, all powers and duties of the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Education under this Act and related grants and contracts shall be transferred to the Illinois Community College Board, and references to the State Board of Education or the State Superintendent of Education in this Act or any other law concerning adult and continuing education shall be deemed to refer to the Illinois Community College Board. All rules, standards, and procedures adopted by the State Board of Education or the State Superintendent of Education under this Act shall continue in effect as the rules, standards, and procedures of the Illinois Community College Board, until they are modified by the Illinois Community College Board. In order to effect an orderly transition, from July 1, 2000 until July 1, 2001, the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Education shall coordinate administration of this Act with the Illinois Community College Board. (Source: P.A. 91-830, eff. 7-1-00.)

105 ILCS 405/2-1 (Repealed)

(105 ILCS 405/2-1) Sec. 2-1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-830, eff. 7-1-00. Repealed by P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/2-2 (Repealed)

(105 ILCS 405/2-2) Sec. 2-2. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-830, eff. 7-1-00. Repealed by P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/2-4 Area Planning Councils

(105 ILCS 405/2-4) (from Ch. 122, par. 202-4) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-693) Sec. 2-4. Area Planning Councils. An Area Planning Council shall be established within the boundaries of each community college district. A representative of each approved adult education provider is required to participate on the Area Planning Council. Other members may include: (1) regional superintendents of schools; (2) representatives of school districts; (3) representatives of the community college district's career and technical education program; (4) representatives of the community college district's financial aid office; (5) representatives of the community college district's student services office; (6) representatives of local workforce boards under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (7) persons with an interest in adult education services provided within the community college district; and (8) persons with an interest in adult education services provided within the Area Planning Council district, including, but not limited to, representatives of social service agencies, businesses and employers, vocational rehabilitation services of the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Employment Security. Each Area Planning Council must elect officers and develop bylaws that indicate the membership of the Council. The Area Planning Council chairperson must be a representative of an adult education provider approved by the Board. In areas where large multiple-provider Area Planning Councils exist, the Board may designate sub-areas within an Area Planning Council district to ensure maximum representation of need. The Board shall determine the guidelines for the bylaws and operation of the Area Planning Council. On or before March 1 of each year each Area Planning Council shall submit an annual Adult Education Plan for the area. The Area Adult Education Plan shall provide for the development and coordination of adult education programs in the area as prescribed by the Board. The Area Adult Education Plan must be aligned with Title II of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the State Unified Plan, local workforce boards, and one-stop activities and must include involvement of the local Board-approved adult education workforce board representative. The local adult education workforce board representative is responsible for convening Area Planning Council chairpersons in a local workforce area to provide information regarding the development of the Area Adult Education Plans and related federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act activities. If the Board finds that the annual Area Adult Education Plan submitted by the Area Planning Council meets the requirements of this amendatory Act of 1982 and the established standards and guidelines, the Board shall approve the Plan. The approval of adult education programs by the Board for reimbursement under Section 2-12.5 of the Public Community College Act shall be based on the Adult Education Plan approved for the Area. The Area Adult Education Plan must be approved prior to funding being made available to an Area Planning Council district. On or before March 1, 2002 and each year thereafter, the Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly for adult education for the preceding school year. The annual report shall include a summary of adult education needs and programs; the number of students served, federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act activities, high school equivalency information, credit hours or units of instruction, performance data, total adult education allocations, and State reimbursement for adult basic education, adult secondary education, English language acquisition, high school credit, integrated English literacy and civics education, and bridge and integrated education and training programs in coordination with vocational skills training; the criteria used for program approval; and any recommendations. (Source: P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-693) Sec. 2-4. Area Planning Councils. An Area Planning Council shall be established within the boundaries of each community college district. A representative of each approved adult education provider is required to participate on the Area Planning Council. Other members may include: (1) regional superintendents of schools; (2) representatives of school districts; (3) representatives of the community college district's career and technical education program; (4) representatives of the community college district's financial aid office; (5) representatives of the community college district's student services office; (6) representatives of local workforce boards under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (7) persons with an interest in adult education services provided within the community college district; and (8) persons with an interest in adult education services provided within the Area Planning Council district, including, but not limited to, representatives of social service agencies, businesses and employers, vocational rehabilitation services of the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Employment Security. Each Area Planning Council must elect officers and develop bylaws that indicate the membership of the Council. The Area Planning Council chairperson must be a representative of an adult education provider approved by the Board. In areas where large multiple-provider Area Planning Councils exist, the Board may designate sub-areas within an Area Planning Council district to ensure maximum representation of need. The Board shall determine the guidelines for the bylaws and operation of the Area Planning Council. On or before March 1 of each year each Area Planning Council shall submit an annual Adult Education Plan for the area. The Area Adult Education Plan shall provide for the development and coordination of adult education programs in the area as prescribed by the Board. The Area Adult Education Plan must be aligned with Title II of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the State Unified Plan, local workforce boards, and one-stop activities and must include involvement of the local Board-approved adult education workforce board representative. The local adult education workforce board representative is responsible for convening Area Planning Council chairpersons in a local workforce area to provide information regarding the development of the Area Adult Education Plans and related federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act activities. If the Board finds that the annual Area Adult Education Plan submitted by the Area Planning Council meets the established standards and guidelines, the Board shall approve the Plan. The approval of adult education programs by the Board for reimbursement under Section 2-12.5 of the Public Community College Act shall be based on the Adult Education Plan approved for the Area. The Area Adult Education Plan must be approved prior to funding being made available to an Area Planning Council district. On or before March 1, 2002 and each year thereafter, the Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly for adult education for the preceding school year. The annual report shall include a summary of adult education needs and programs; the number of students served, federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act activities, high school equivalency information, credit hours or units of instruction, performance data, and total adult education allocations; the criteria used for program approval; and any recommendations. (Source: P.A. 104-693, eff. 1-1-27.)

105 ILCS 405/3-1

(105 ILCS 405/3-1) (from Ch. 122, par. 203-1) Sec. 3-1. Apportionment for adult education courses. Any school district maintaining adult education classes for the instruction of persons over 21 years of age and youths under 21 years of age whose schooling has been interrupted shall be entitled to claim an apportionment in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-22.20 of the School Code and Section 2-4 of this Act. Any public community college district maintaining adult education classes for the instruction of those persons who (i) are 16 years of age or older, are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in a secondary school under State law, and are basic-skills deficient, (ii) do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and have not achieved an equivalent level of education, or (iii) are an English language learner shall be entitled to claim an apportionment in accordance with the provisions of Section 2-16.02 of the Public Community College Act. Reimbursement as herein provided shall be limited to adult basic education, adult secondary and high school equivalency testing education, high school credit, literacy, English language acquisition, integrated English literacy and civics education, integrated education and training in coordination with vocational skills training, and any other activities that are approved by the Board. If the amount appropriated for this purpose is less than the amount required under the provisions of this Section, the apportionment for local districts shall be proportionately reduced. (Source: P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/3-2 (Repealed)

(105 ILCS 405/3-2) Sec. 3-2. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 82-622. Repealed by P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/3-3 (Repealed)

(105 ILCS 405/3-3) Sec. 3-3. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-830, eff. 7-1-01. Repealed by P.A. 101-289, eff. 8-9-19.)

105 ILCS 405/4-1 Hard Core Dropouts

(105 ILCS 405/4-1) (from Ch. 122, par. 204-1) Sec. 4-1. Hard Core Dropouts. School boards or community college boards may establish or enter into contracts with public or private agencies for approved programs which provide essential academic and employability skills needed to obtain gainful employment for hard core dropout youth between the ages of 16 and 21 years who are no longer enrolled in school, including necessary support services. Pursuant to appropriation, the Board may award grants for the establishment and operation of such programs which are contained within the area adult education plans as required under this Act. Such grants, to the extent practicable, shall be based upon student performance outcomes of academic achievement and attendance as well as the extent of contributions to such programs by proposed recipients. The Board shall promulgate rules for the administration of grants and the operation and evaluation of such programs. (Source: P.A. 91-830, eff. 7-1-00.)

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