(30 ILCS 780/5-50)
Sec. 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.
(Source: P.A. 94-262, eff. 1-1-06.)
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