Statewide Independent Living
Council of Illinois

State Plan for Independent Living
2005-2007

Section 2: Legal Basis and State Certifications (Sec. 704 of the Act)

As a condition to the receipt of financial assistance under Chapter 1, the

Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois, Inc.
(Name of Statewide Independent Living Council)

jointly with the DSU is authorized to develop and sign the SPIL. The DSU and SILC agree to administer the programs in compliance with the provisions of the Act, all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated by the Secretary, and the provisions of this SPIL.

2. The State legally may carry out each provision of the SPIL and the DSU has the authority under State law to perform the functions of the plan. 

All provisions of the SPIL are consistent with State law.

4. The Director, Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services
   (Title of State Official) (acting on behalf of DSU) has authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the SPIL.
5. The SPIL being submitted has been adopted or otherwise formally approved by the DSU and SILC.

The SPIL is the basis for State operation and administration of the Chapter 1 programs, as appropriate,² and is available for public inspection.

The effective date of this SPIL is October 1, 2004.

2    If a State's expenditures earmarked to support the general operation of CILs is equal to or greater than the amount of Federal funds allotted to the State for this purpose, and the State has applied in SPIL Section 8 to administer the Part C, Ch. 1 program pursuant to section 723 of the Act, then the DSU must provide administrative support to the CILs; otherwise, the Secretary administers the CIL program pursuant to section 722 of the Act and the approved SPIL and the DSU is not required to provide administrative support services.  §704(c)(2) of the Act)  back to document 

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