# 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20500.2050.60: Section 2050.60 Application Content and Approval for Continuation Programs

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## Section

- **Citation:** 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20500.2050.60
- **Heading:** Section 2050.60 Application Content and Approval for Continuation Programs
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 23  /  / Part 20500  / Section 2050.60 Application Content and Approval for Continuation Programs

## Text

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
PART 2050 EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK GRANT
SECTION 2050.60 APPLICATION CONTENT AND APPROVAL FOR CONTINUATION PROGRAMS
Section 2050.60  Application
Content and Approval for Continuation Programs
The requirements of this Section shall apply to those
applicants seeking funding to continue preschool education and prevention
initiative programs beyond the initial grant period.
a)         In
order to continue to operate an Early Childhood Block Grant Program, a grantee
each year shall electronically submit an application for continuation.  The
application shall include at least the following:
1)         an
overview of the program, addressing the program components outlined in Section 2050.20
and either Section 2050.30 or Section 2050.40, as applicable for preschool
education or prevention initiative programs;
2)         if
applicable, a description of progress the applicant has made in remedying any
deficiencies identified pursuant to Section 2050.67 within the timelines
specified for compliance;
3)         budget
summary and payment schedule as well as a budget breakdown, i.e., a detailed
explanation of each line item of expenditure; and
4)         the
certifications and assurances referred to in Section 2050.20(c)(18) applicable
to the renewal period.
b)         An
Early Childhood Education Block Grant Program shall be approved for
continuation provided that:
1)         a
need continues to exist for the program, as evidenced by the number or
proportion of children and families to be served;
2)         the
program components proposed will be effective in assisting at-risk children and
families;
3)         deficiencies
identified pursuant to Section 2050.67 have been corrected and/or significant
progress is being made within the timelines specified in the continuous quality
improvement plan;
4)         the
proposed budget is cost-effective, as evidenced by the cost of proposed
services in rel
program components proposed will be effective in assisting at-risk children and
families;
3)         deficiencies
identified pursuant to Section 2050.67 have been corrected and/or significant
progress is being made within the timelines specified in the continuous quality
improvement plan;
4)         the
proposed budget is cost-effective, as evidenced by the cost of proposed
services in relation to the numbers to be served and the services to be
provided; and
5)         in
the year previous to the continuation application, the applicant complied with
the terms and conditions of any grant it received pursuant to this Subpart A.

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