... Safe Schools * $2 million increase to the Truant Alternative Optional Education Program * $1 million increase to Learning Technologies * $200 thousand increase to the Philip J. Rock School * $800 thousand increase to Teacher Certification and other agency priorities The funding for such programs is vital to the school districts because without them, schools are less likely to meet both state and national performance standards. Both poor and satisfactory performances are indicators of future academic performance. They are also seen as indicators of educational management. Additionally, these programs ensure that teachers and others employed by school districts are qualified. Public schools in Illinois and all other states are funded by use of federal, state and local resources. Federal financial support for Illinois schools is provided through grants and reimbursements are made to the states from the US Department of Education and The US Department of Agriculture. Most federal financial aid ...

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