A measure to re-appropriate funds from the School Construction Fund and the Capital Development Fund for ongoing school construction and improvements passed through the Illinois Senate Tuesday.
The measure - sponsored by Senator Gary Forby of Benton - would free up funds for outstanding school construction grants as well as give the Capital Development Board the ability to fund emergency projects.
The legislation would free up funds for schools throughout Illinois, and would make construction funds available for Marion District 2 and Meridian District 101 in the area Forby represents.
School construction grants are based on natural disasters, projects to alleviate classroom shortages, and rehabilitate buildings due to safety hazards and to keep buildings up to code for people with disabilities.
The measure will now go to the House for consideration.
