HB 1510

Abstract

Creates the Reduce Illiteracy Advisory Commission Act. Provides that the Reduce Illiteracy Advisory Commission shall consist of 10 members. Sets forth the appointment of the members. Directs the Commission to study literacy rates throughout the State in order to determine the areas of the State with the highest rates of illiteracy. Requires the Commission to report its findings to the General Assembly and the Governor by December 31, 2012 and each December 31 thereafter. Amends the Illinois Literacy Act and the State Finance Act. Provides that the authority of the Secretary of State to award grants that develop, expand, or support adult literacy programs through community programs administered by education agencies, libraries, or volunteer or community-based organizations is transferred to the Commission on January 1, 2012. Provides that the awarding of grants must be based on documented literacy rate needs in communities. Provides that moneys in the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and the Live and Learn Fund may be transferred to the Reduce Illiteracy Grant Fund (created as a special fund in the State treasury) for use by the Commission for literacy grants. Effective immediately.