IL HR0154

Urges Congress, the President, and the U.S. Department of Education to consider communities in Illinois, including Chicago, for Promise Neighborhoods grant awards

Recognizes the Promise Neighborhoods program, established in 2010, aims to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth in distressed communities through access to quality schools and community support systems

Notes the program consists of planning grants and implementation grants, with funding levels dependent on annual federal budget appropriations

Requests copies of the resolution be sent to the President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, Illinois congressional delegation members, the President, and the U.S. Secretary of Education