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SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (AP) -- Illinois education officials will promote an arts program that offers grants of up to $100,000.

The Illinois State Board of Education will conduct eight public hearings around the state within the next month to publicize the Arts and Foreign Language Program.

It's a joint project with the Illinois Arts Council.

The four-year-old program assists public schools with developing, maintaining, or enhancing arts and foreign language programs.

Planning grants range from $10,000 to $40,000.

Implementation grants range from $10,000 to $100,000.

The sessions are intended to provide information on the program and how to apply for grants.

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