Update on Illinois State Budget and State Funding for Adult Education and Family Literacy
On May 31st, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned for the night without passing a full-year budget or a substantial new revenue stream or income tax increase for many statewide programs, including Adult Education and GED testing. SB1197 passed the General Assembly and contains appropriations that are intended to last for only six months. This bill includes 50 percent of the state funding for Adult Education and GED testing. The ICCB is working with the U.S. Department of Education to see how this will affect the federal Adult Education funds and our allocations for fiscal year 2010.
Governor Quinn has indicated that the six-month budget legislation is
inadequate, and he has stated that he will not sign the bill. He has
urged
the House and the Senate to pass an income tax bill and a full-year
budget bill. The legislative leaders continue to meet with the
governor. We will monitor the situation and alert you to possible
action in order to secure full-year funding for adult education
programs.
At this time, it is crucial that you contact the governor and the four
leaders involved in making the budget to let them know how important
adult
education funding is in Illinois. Also, keep in touch with your
representatives and senators, through their local offices, as the plan
develops. IACEA's Legislative Co-Chairs want you to know that the
field has done a great job so far, but we must continue our advocacy
efforts! Remember - we are the voice of adult education in Illinois.
Click here for the governor's and the four leaders' contact information.
Click on the "Illinois General Assembly" link located in the main menu above for more information on contacting Illinois legislators.
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The mission of IACEA is to provide leadership,
representation and advocacy for adult education and literacy
practitioners in order to advance, unify and professionalize the
field.
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IACEA - The Voice of Adult Education in Illinois
COABE & the 30th Annual Statewide Conference together
March 15-19, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
Click here to download the Save the Date flyer.
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Click here to read the 2009 Legislative Awareness Day article.
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Click here to download the April 2009 IACEA Newsletter. |
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