CRONIN-BERMAN. 105 ILCS 5/Art. 1E heading new 105 ILCS 5/1E-1 new 105 ILCS 5/1E-5 new 105 ILCS 5/1E-10 new 105 ILCS 5/1E-15 new 105 ILCS 5/1E-20 new Amends the School Code. Creates the Mathematics and Science Block Grant Program in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the distribution and use of State funds and ensure that students meet or exceed Illinois Learning Standards in mathematics and science. Provides that the program is to be administered by the State Board of Education, which is to award program funds to eligible recipients from available appropriations. Specifies the manner in which program funds may be used by the local education agencies receiving those funds. Adds other related provisions. Effective July 1, 1998. 98-02-20 S FIRST READING 98-02-20 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary