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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Creates the Out-of-School Time (OST) Advisory Council for the purpose of providing information and advice to the Governor and State agencies regarding State and federal policy and funding issues affecting out of school time programs. Sets forth membership, co-chairperson's and meetings. Provides that the OST Advisory Council shall: (1) provide information on the status of funding provided for OST programs in each fiscal year; (2) provide recommendations on legislative and administrative action needed to ensure that funding for before and after school programs is allocated promptly to qualified providers of OST programs; (3) provide information on the quality of services and accountability measures that are appropriate for school-age children and youth; (4) provide information regarding challenges faced by OST programs that impede the provision of the best possible services; (5) provide recommendations on the equitable reach of OST programs to ensure that the State has policies in place that promote access to the children and youth most in need of services; (6) make recommendations to the Governor and State agencies on reporting requirements, priority points, statewide evaluation, and licensure for OST programs; and (7) create and deliver to the Governor and General Assembly an annual report on statewide successes in OST and areas of growth for the future.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Out-of-School Time (OST) Advisory Council to provide guidance and recommendations on out-of-school programs for children and youth ages 6-19. The bill recognizes the importance of OST programs in supporting academic success, preventing juvenile crime, and promoting positive youth development. The Advisory Council will be composed of diverse members, including legislators, state agency representatives, OST providers, community school partners, philanthropic funders, school administrators, researchers, and other stakeholders. The council will have two co-chairs (one from a non-government organization and one from a state agency) and will meet at least four times annually. Its key responsibilities include tracking OST program funding, providing recommendations on legislative and administrative actions, assessing program quality and accountability, identifying challenges faced by OST programs, ensuring equitable access to services, and creating an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly on statewide OST successes and areas for future growth. The bill defines OST as positive youth development activities occurring before or after school, during school breaks, or on weekends, which can include academic support, arts, sports, health promotion, life skills, and youth leadership development.
Sponsors (13)
Celina Villanueva (D)*,
Christopher Belt (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (on 05/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2036&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2036.htm |
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