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HB 3082

$ISBE-COMMUNITY LEARN CENTERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 5 co-sponsors

Creates grants totaling up to $225,000 per site to establish or expand community learning centers and afterschool programs in high-poverty areas.

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3082

Summary: HB 3082 – ISBE Community Learning Centers

Overview

HB 3082 proposes a $50 million General Revenue appropriation to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to establish and fund community learning centers. The centers would support afterschool programs and community schools, with a focus on high-poverty areas. The bill is currently in Rule 19(b) status and re-referred to the Rules Committee.

  • Introduced: February 2025 ( Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025
  • Primary purpose: Create grants to establish or expand community learning centers that operationalize the community schools model and afterschool programming.

Purpose and Findings

The bill’s findings emphasize:
- Research showing afterschool programs and community schools boost academic achievement, social-emotional development, safety, and family support.
- A persistent gap between the need for these services and available funding.
- A goal of ensuring access to these services for all students and families, regardless of income, and positioning Illinois as a leader in child development.

Key Provisions

Grants and Administration

  • ISBE shall make grants for community learning centers, separate from federal funds.
  • Public and private entities can apply, including:
    • Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and school districts
    • Public university lab schools, state-authorized charters
    • Area vocational centers, Regional Offices of Education, Intermediate Service Centers
    • Community-based organizations and tribal/tribal-affiliated entities, among others
    • Consortia of two or more eligible entities
  • Grantees must propose serving high-poverty schools (not less than 40% of children from low-income families, aligning with Title I/SSAE eligibility).

Award Structure and Duration

  • Individual awards: up to $225,000 per site.
  • Grants may be renewed for up to four additional years, contingent on:
    • Federal/state law and sufficient appropriations
    • Performance and compliance in prior year(s)

Program Design and Outcomes

  • Programs must offer a broad array of services designed to complement and reinforce regular academics, including:
    • Academic tutoring, enrichment, career preparation, arts, technology, financial literacy, health education, and more
    • Nutrition, violence/drug prevention, counseling, environmental literacy
    • Extended learning time, family engagement, internships, and community partnerships
    • Activities aligned with the community schools model to promote equity
  • Objectives include:
    • Improved core academic achievement
    • Increased attendance and high school graduation rates
    • Enhanced social-emotional skills
    • Stronger collaboration with community and families
    • Ongoing professional development for staff
    • Sustainable funding and partnerships

Support and Accountability

  • ISBE must designate a technical assistance provider to support grantees and establish an advisory board of grantees to inform grant management.
  • Annual public reporting on spending and future competition plans.
  • Continuing application materials to be issued annually within 30 days of the fiscal year start.

Funding and Fiscal Notes

  • $50,000,000 is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund for the purpose of these grants.

Timeline and Status

  • Initial reading and referral history in 2025 show moves through Education committees, with Rule 19(b) re-referral to Rules Committee as part of the ongoing process.

Impact and Considerations

  • Aimed at expanding afterschool and community-centered school services in high-poverty areas.
  • Emphasizes equity, community partnerships, and data-driven program performance.
  • Potentially benefits students, families, and communities via improved academics, attendance, and well-being, while requiring robust reporting and oversight.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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