Measure would require schools to notify parents of bullying incidents within 24 hours
Legislation that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will head to the full state Senate after unanimously passing out ...
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After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding
Thousands of elementary and high school students throughout Illinois could lose access to after-school and summer programs in the upcoming ...
Bill requiring schools to teach Native American history heads to Senate floor
Lawmakers advanced a measure that would require public elementary and high schools to include a unit of Native American history ...
Pritzker touts $70 million plan for addressing teacher shortage
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday highlighted a proposed grant program that would direct $70 million per year over the next ...
Bill banning ‘hairstyle discrimination’ in schools passes House
The Illinois House passed a bill Thursday to prevent “hair discrimination” in schools, sending it back to the Illinois Senate.
Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools
Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state ...
State allows summer school openings, opens testing to everyone
Summer schools can open with safety guidelines in place and state-run COVID-19 testing sites are now open to everyone.
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