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.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/13B-5

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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