State Board of Education calls for in-person learning next school year State Board of Education calls for in-person learning next school year Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday calling on all public schools to return to in-person learning during the upcoming school year.
Regional superintendents look to address Illinois teacher shortage Regional superintendents look to address Illinois teacher shortage Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Following a February survey of school districts that illustrated a persistent teacher shortage in the state, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools has released policy recommendations calling for better benefits and more lenient certification in an effort to reverse the trend.
House advances firearm restraining order expansion House advances firearm restraining order expansion Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Illinois House on Wednesday passed a bill that would expand the scope of the Firearms Restraining Order Act and spread awareness of the law in law enforcement and the general public. Read more
Senate passes expansion of maternal care coverage Senate passes expansion of maternal care coverage Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Illinois Senate passed legislation Wednesday expanding maternal and postpartum care in Illinois, as well as changing existing statutes to be more inclusive of different gender identities. Read more
Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Tuesday, May 11, 2021 The Senate Education Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, including measures addressing special education, hairstyle discrimination and teaching Asian American history in public schools. Read more
Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation Friday, May 7, 2021 Capping off a slow legislative week as the General Assembly grapples with drawing redistricting maps, the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and massive energy overhaul legislation, the... Read more
Senate committee advances bills on sex ed, decriminalizing HIV transmission Senate committee advances bills on sex ed, decriminalizing HIV transmission Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Legislation that would overhaul sex education in Illinois and a measure to decriminalize the transmission of HIV were among several bills that passed the Senate Executive Committee Wednesday. Read more
Catholic Church opposes governor’s proposed change to scholarship tax credits Catholic Church opposes governor’s proposed change to scholarship tax credits Tuesday, May 4, 2021 The Catholic Conference of Illinois is lobbying against proposed tax changes for the 2022 fiscal year that would reduce an income tax credit gained for donations to private scholarships. Read more