Illinois § 5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5.

Program; eligibility. Subject to appropriation, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall administer a competitive grant program that will provide 5,000 youths with stipends or wages, or both, and supervision for up to a 10-week summer work period. The grants shall be awarded only to summer programs, of no more than 100 youths, that: (1) are created and administered by a community-based organization, not-for-profit organization, educational institution, or governmental entity in Illinois; (2) employ low-income youths in Illinois between the ages of 14 and 21; and (3) involve age-appropriate, ability-appropriate, and experience-appropriate: (A) job training; (B) life skills; (C) education counseling; (D) work readiness skills; or (E) supervised meaningful work experience projects. (Source: P.A. 96-1225, eff. 7-23-10.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?

Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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