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105 ILCS 5/13B-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-5.     Legislative findings and declarations.     The General Assembly  finds  and declares  the following:(1) It is the responsibility of each school district     to provide educational support for every student to meet Illinois Learning Standards.(2) School districts need flexibility and financial     support to assist local schools in their efforts to provide students with educational and other services needed for students to successfully master the curriculum.(3) Alternative education in this State has     traditionally provided student-centered curriculum, social services, and other support needed to help students succeed.(4) Standards-based reform requires a comprehensive     approach to alternative education to ensure that every student has the opportunity to meet the State's rigorous learning standards.(5) While school districts operating alternative     learning opportunities programs must comply with all applicable State and federal laws and rules, these districts should do so in a manner consistent with the goals and policies stated in this Article.   (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-10.     Purpose.     The purpose of this Article is to specify the  requirements for the  operation of alternative learning opportunities programs, which are intended to  provide students at risk of academic failure  with the education and support services needed to meet Illinois  Learning Standards and to  complete their education in an orderly, safe, and secure learning environment.  Services provided  under this Article should be provided in a manner that addresses individual  learning styles, career  development, and social needs to enable students to successfully complete their  education.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-15.     Definitions.     In this Article, words and phrases have the  meanings set forth in  the following Sections preceding Section 13B-20 of this Code.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-15.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-15.5.     State Board.     "State Board" means the State Board of  Education.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-15.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-15.10.     Student at risk of academic failure.     "Student at risk of  academic failure"  means a student  at risk of not meeting the Illinois Learning Standards or not graduating from  elementary or high school and who  demonstrates a need for educational support or social services beyond that  provided by the regular  school program.  Such students are eligible for services up to the age of 21.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-15.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-15.15.     Student Success Plan.     "Student Success Plan" means a plan  based on an  assessment of a student's educational and social functioning and skills and  that establishes goals  and objectives for satisfactory performance in an alternative learning  opportunities program.  The  Plan must (i) specify the curriculum and instructional methods to be used  in improving the student's  educational performance, (ii) outline the support services needed to remove  barriers to learning, (iii)  specify, when appropriate, the career development experiences the student will  receive to enhance  his or her career awareness, (iv) set objectives to ensure a successful  transition back to the regular  school program or to post-secondary educational options, and (v) outline  the student's  responsibilities under the Plan.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-15.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-15.20.     Support services.     "Support services"  include alcohol  and drug rehabilitation; individual, group, and family counseling; mentoring;  tutoring; school  physicals; health and nutrition education; classroom aides; career counseling;  child care; and any other  social, health, or supplemental service approved as part of the Student Success  Plan that is required  by students for their academic success.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.     Alternative learning opportunities program.     An alternative  learning opportunities  program shall provide a flexible standards-based learning environment,  innovative and varied  instructional strategies, a student-centered curriculum, social programs, and  supplemental social,  health, and support services to improve the educational achievement of students  at risk of academic failure.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.5.     Eligible activities and services.     Alternative learning  opportunities programs  may include without limitation evening high school, in-school tutoring and  mentoring programs,  in-school suspension  programs, high school completion programs to assist high school dropouts in  completing their education, support services, parental  involvement programs, and  programs to develop, enhance, or extend the transition for students  transferring back to the regular  school program, an adult education program, or a post-secondary education  program.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.10.     Who may establish and operate programs.     School districts  may establish  alternative learning opportunities programs or may contract with regional  offices of education,  intermediate service centers, public community colleges, non-profit or  for-profit education providers,  youth service agencies, community-based organizations, or other appropriate  entities to establish  alternative learning opportunities programs within the public school system and  provide a range of  alternative learning opportunities for those students in the State who do not  meet Illinois Learning  Standards.  Districts may individually operate alternative learning  opportunities programs or may  collaborate with 2 or more districts or one or more regional offices of  education or both or with  intermediate service centers to create and operate alternative learning  opportunities programs.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.15. Other eligible providers of alternative learning  opportunities.  School districts  may contract with health, mental health, or human service organizations,  workforce development  boards or agencies, juvenile court services, juvenile justice agencies,  juvenile detention programs,  programs operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice, or other appropriate  agencies or organizations  to serve students whose needs are not being met in the regular school program  by providing  alternative learning opportunities.    (Source: P.A. 94-696, eff. 6-1-06.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.20. Enrollment in other programs. High school equivalency testing  preparation programs are not eligible for funding under this Article.  A  student  may enroll in a program approved under Section 18-8.05 or 18-8.15 of this Code, as  appropriate, or  attend both the alternative learning opportunities program and the regular  school program to enhance student performance and facilitate on-time  graduation.  (Source: P.A. 100-465, eff. 8-31-17.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.25. Eligible students. Students in grades 4 through 12 who  meet enrollment criteria  established by the school district and who meet the definition of  "student at risk of  academic failure" are eligible to participate in an alternative learning  opportunities program funded  under this Article.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, enrollment in a charter alternative learning opportunities program shall be open to any pupil who has been expelled or suspended for more than 20 days under Section 10-22.6 or 34-19 of this Code. All rights granted under this Article to a student's parent or guardian  become exclusively those of the student upon the student's 18th  birthday.  (Source: P.A. 97-495, eff. 1-1-12.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.30.     Location of program.     A school district must consider  offering an alternative learning opportunities program on-site in the regular  school.  An alternative learning  opportunities program may be  provided at facilities separate from the regular school or in classrooms  elsewhere on school  premises.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-20.35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-20.35.     Transportation of students.     School districts that are  required to provide  transportation pursuant to Section 29-3 of this Code shall provide  transportation for students enrolled  in alternative learning opportunities programs.  Other school districts shall  provide transportation to  the same extent that they provide transportation to other students.  A school  district may collaborate  with the regional superintendent of schools to establish a cooperative  transportation agreement  among school districts in the region to reduce the costs of transportation and  to provide for greater  accessibility for students attending alternative learning opportunities  programs.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.     Eligibility for funding.     The criteria set forth in the  following Sections preceding  Section 13B-30 of this Code shall determine the eligibility of an alternative  learning opportunities  program for funding.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.5.     General standards for eligibility for funding.     To be  eligible for funding, an  alternative learning opportunities program must provide evidence of an  administrative structure,  program activities, program staff, a budget, and a specific curriculum that is  consistent with Illinois  Learning Standards but may be different from the regular school program in  terms of location, length  of school day, program sequence, pace, instructional activities, or any  combination of these.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.10.         District policies, guidelines, and procedures;  notification.  Before receiving  State funds for an alternative learning opportunities program, a school  district must adopt policies  and guidelines for the admission and transfer of students to the program and  for transitioning students as appropriate back to the regular school program in  a  manner consistent with  guidelines provided by the State Board.  A school district must adopt policies  and procedures for the  establishment of a new alternative learning opportunities program or for  securing State approval for  an existing program.  Any district that plans to establish an alternative  learning opportunities program  must notify the State Superintendent of Education before enrolling students in  the program.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.15.     Planning process and district plan.     To apply for funding  to establish or  maintain an alternative learning opportunities program, a school district must  initiate a planning  process to specify the type of program needed by the district.  Before  submission of the district plan,  the school district or consortium may apply for a one-year planning grant.  The  planning process may  involve key education and community stakeholders, such as teachers,  administrators, parents,  interested members of the community, and other agencies or organizations as  appropriate.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.20.     Requirements for the district plan.     The district plan  must be consistent with  the school district's overall mission and goals and aligned with the local  school improvement plans of  each participating school.  The district plan must include all of the  following:(1) A description of the program, including the     students at risk of academic failure to be served, evidence of need, program goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes.(2) A staffing plan, including the experiences,     competency, and qualifications of certified and non-certificated staff and emphasizing their individual and collective abilities to work with students at risk of academic failure.(3) A description and schedule of support services     that will be available to students as part of their instructional program, including procedures for accessing services required for students on an as-needed basis.(4) How the district will use grant funds to improve     the educational achievement of students at risk of academic failure.(5) A detailed program budget that includes sources     of funding to be used in conjunction with alternative learning opportunities grant funds and a plan for allocating costs to those funds.(6) A plan that outlines how funding for alternative     learning opportunities will be coordinated with other State and federal funds to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the program.(7) A description of other sources of revenue the     district will allocate to the program.(8) An estimate of the total cost per student for the     program and an estimate of any gap between existing revenue available for the program and the total cost of the program.(9) A description of how parents and community     members will be involved in the program.(10) Policies and procedures used by the district to     grant credit for student work satisfactorily completed in the program.(11) How the district will assess students enrolled     in the program, including how statewide testing for students in alternative learning opportunities settings will be addressed.(12) How students will be admitted to the program and     how students will make an effective transition back to the regular school program, as appropriate.(13) All cooperative and intergovernmental agreements     and subcontracts with eligible entities.   (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.25. Testing and assessment. A district plan for an  alternative learning  opportunities program operated through a cooperative or intergovernmental  agreement must provide  procedures for ensuring that students are included in the administration of  statewide testing  programs.  Students enrolled in an alternative learning opportunities program  shall participate in  State assessments under Section 2-3.64a-5 of this Code.  (Source: P.A. 98-972, eff. 8-15-14.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.30.     Annual update and submission of district plan.     A district  plan must be  updated annually and submitted to the State Board.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-25.35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-25.35.     Regional plan.     Based on district plans to provide  alternative learning  opportunities, the regional office of education must submit an annual plan  summarizing the number,  needs, and demographics of students at risk of academic failure expected to be  served in its  region.  This plan must be  updated annually and submitted to the State Board.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.     Responsibilities of the State Board; rules.     The State Board  has the  responsibilities set  forth in the following Sections preceding Section 13B-35 of this Code.  The State Board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this  Article.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.5.     Program assistance, evaluation, and monitoring.     Subject to  the availability of  State funds, the State Board is authorized to assist school districts in  developing and implementing  alternative learning opportunities programs to meet the educational needs of  students at risk of academic failure.  The  State Board shall develop research-based guidelines for alternative learning  opportunities programs,  provide technical assistance to ensure the establishment of quality programs  aligned with Illinois  Learning Standards, and contract for services to conduct an annual statewide  evaluation.  The State  Board shall conduct compliance visits of and monitor programs, as appropriate.  The State Board  may conduct other program-related research and planning projects, as  appropriate, to enhance  student outcomes.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.10.     Compliance.     The State Board is responsible for ensuring  that all alternative  learning opportunities programs are in compliance with all applicable federal  and State  laws, unless otherwise  specified in this Article.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.15. Statewide program evaluation of student outcomes. Alternative learning opportunities programs must be  evaluated annually on a statewide basis.  Indicators used to measure student  outcomes for this  evaluation may include program completion, elementary school graduation, high  school graduation  or passage of high school equivalency testing, attendance, the number  of  students involved in  work-based learning activities, the number of students making an effective  transition to the regular school  program, further education or work, and improvement in the percentage of  students enrolled in the  sending school district or districts that meet State standards.  (Source: P.A. 98-718, eff. 1-1-15.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.20.     Suspension or revocation of program approval.     The State  Board may  suspend or revoke approval of an alternative learning opportunities program  under any one of the  following conditions:(1) A failure to meet educational outcomes as     enumerated in Section 13B-30.15 of this Code and as specified in the alternative learning opportunities grant agreement for a period of 2 or more consecutive years.(2) A failure to comply with all applicable laws as     specified in this Code.(3) A failure to comply with the terms and conditions     of the alternative learning opportunities grant.(4) A failure to maintain financial records according     to generally accepted accounting procedures as specified by the State Board.   (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.25.     Corrective action plan.     For school districts whose  alternative learning  opportunities programs are not making progress in specified program  outcomes, the State Board  may require a school district to submit a corrective action plan.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.30.         Technical assistance before suspension or revocation of  funding.  Funding of  an alternative learning opportunities program may not be suspended or revoked  unless the program  has been provided with technical assistance and has had an opportunity to  implement a corrective  action plan.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.35.     Recovery of grant funds.     The State may recover grant  funds from school  districts that consistently fail to improve student performance or have failed  to implement corrective  actions to improve their alternative learning opportunities programs.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.40.         Application for funding after suspension or revocation of  program approval.  Once approval to operate an alternative learning opportunities program is  suspended or revoked, the  school district or consortium must reapply for funding.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-30.45
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-30.45.     Administrative support.     The State Board shall use 1.5% of  the State  appropriation for the purposes of this Article to conduct activities related to  the provision of technical  assistance, professional development, evaluations, and compliance monitoring.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)
105 ILCS 5/13B-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 105 - SCHOOLS|105 ILCS 5/ - School Code.|Article 13B - Alternative Learning Opportunities

Sec. 13B-35.     Application to cooperative agreements.     The provisions set  forth in the following  Sections preceding Section 13B-40 of this Code apply to cooperative agreements  among alternative  learning opportunities program providers.    (Source: P.A. 92-42, eff. 1-1-02.)