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The "Lighted Schoolhouse" program in Oak Park has proven to be quite successful in recent years.
June, 1951, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 432, known as the "Lighted Schoolhouse Bill." The bill gave Education Boards authority to spend money from a broadened Recreation Fund for recreational and social activities in public buildings and authorized a referendum for the purpose of increasing the Recreation Tax Levy.
In Oak Park the Lighted Schoolhouse Program serves these purposes:
1. To better serve all citizens of the community.
2. To give opportunity for expanded recreation programs during non-school hours.
3. To provide recreation programs in schools where recreation facilities are lacking.
4. To provide cooperative action between two public agencies.
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