Recent trends in federal law have moved many requirements for education funds toward standards-driven reforms. State education funds are being targeted to the greatest extent possible toward the standards. Information on using these funds in local schools and programs is available on the Illinois State Board of Education Web page under Grants. The Illinois State Board of Education is committed to a systematic process for continuing improvement to the Illinois Learning Standards, with emphasis on orderly changes over time. This process will include an annual report to the Board on issues identified through the implementation of the standards, and a formal review of the standards at three-year intervals.
Copies are also available at all public school and public libraries.
Final documents will be distributed to all teachers, administrators, school board presidents, vocational schools, and professional educational and business organizations in Illinois later this fall.