Establishes the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program to support teachers with necessary classroom materials.
The bill creates the Illinois Classroom Supply Assistance Program to provide teachers with funds for necessary classroom materials. The State Board of Education will administer the program, distributing funds via Classroom Supply Assistance Cards. A pilot program will run in high-needs districts for two years to test the model. Funds will be allocated based on a needs-based formula considering various factors. Teachers will manage their funds through an online portal, and purchases will be tracked electronically.
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