SCH CD-READING IMPROVMNT GRANT House SponsorsRep. Michael K. Smith 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/2-3.51from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.51 Amends the School Code. With respect to the Reading Improvement Block Grant Program, makes changes concerning (i) the power and duty of the State Board of Education to improve reading and study skills, (ii) the purposes for which the State Board may distribute 2% or less of the moneys appropriated for the program, (iii) when program funds are distributed to school districts, (iv) how program funds are used by school districts, and (v) what an application for funds must include. Removes a provision concerning a school district's report of performance of progress results and a district not being eligible for additional funding until performance progress is established. Effective July 1, 2007. 2/23/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith 2/26/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 3/14/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 022-000-000 3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/1/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 019-000-000 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007 5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007 5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007 5/25/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die