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IL HB5706
Bill
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
LaShawn Ford
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Revenue to offer a special instant "After-School Rescue" scratch-off lottery game beginning January 1, 2013 or as soon thereafter as practical.
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Creates the After-School Rescue Fund to receive net revenue from the special scratch-off game, defined as total ticket sales minus prizes paid and administrative expenses related to the game.
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Mandates that After-School Rescue Fund moneys be appropriated by the General Assembly solely to the Illinois State Board of Education for grants to at-risk schools promoting extracurricular and after-school programs.
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Authorizes the Department of Revenue to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the game after consulting with the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Amends the State Finance Act to create the After-School Rescue Fund as a special fund in the State treasury and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
LOTTERY-AFTER SCHOOL RESCUE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013