30 ILCS 780/5-50

Current through Public Act 103-593
Section 30 ILCS 780/5-50 - Computer Investment Program
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department may administer the Computer Investment Program under which the Department may assist low-income families in 5 digital divide impacted communities in the State, as determined by the Department, in reimbursing a portion of the cost for a recently purchased new or used home computer.
(b) The grant awarded by the Department shall not exceed $225 per applicant.
(c) The applicant must show proof of purchase for the computer in the form of a store receipt.
(d) The Department shall prepare a store verification form that must be filled out at the time of purchase by a store manager or assistant manager. This form must be submitted to the Department as part of the grant application.
(e) To be eligible to apply for a grant under this Act, an applicant must have a child that:
(1) is enrolled in a public school in which not less than 40% of the students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program, or in which not less than 30% of the students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program in this State;
(2) receives free or reduced school lunch under the national school lunch program;
(3) has a passing grade point average;
(4) has a good attendance record;
(5) has resided in this State for a minimum of 6 months; and
(6) completes a basic computer course at one of the community technology centers designated by the Department.
(f) The Department shall adopt rules to implement and administer the Program.

30 ILCS 780/5-50

Added by P.A. 094-0262, § 10, eff. 1/1/2006.