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Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in Illinois

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois -
It would prohibit schools from denying any child access to a free public education based on their actual or perceived immigration status, or that of their parents. #rights
Politics

Rep. Sheehan Calls for the Repeal of the Safe-T Act After Another Tragic Case

Silence DoGood -
A child was taken from this world in a horrific way, and the people accused of her murder are walking free. The Safe-T Act has turned our justice system upside down, protecting criminals while failing the most vulnerable among us." #murder
Community

Missing Persons Identification Act Passes General Assembly

Silence DoGood -
The bill mandates that missing persons cases remain active with the respective law  enforcement agency, and in the databases, until the person is located. #missingpersons
Health

Terminally Ill Illinoisians, Advocates Praise House for Passing End-of-Life Options Act

Silence DoGood -
“We are very excited and we look forward to working with the legislators in the Senate to pass this important bill and deliver it to Governor Pritzker’s desk for his signature.” #act
Community

IL woman who missed 8 court dates petitions Supreme Court for jail release

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
“It’s not the role of judges to rebound policy considerations because they think missing court is more serious than the legislature does,” said Assistant Public Defender Rebecca Cohen. #court
Community

Community Advocates Mobilize in Springfield to Push for Clean Slate Reform on March 19

Silence DoGood -
“Clean Slate legislation is not just about erasing past mistakes; it's about restoring hope, unlocking potential, and giving everyone a fair chance to build a brighter future,” said Marlon Chamberlain, Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the event’s organizing group. #cleanslate
Community

“Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Among Overwhelming Opposition: Rep. Sheehan Stands with Home and Private School Families

Silence DoGood -
“This bill is a blatant overreach that seeks to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. We should be empowering families, not burdening them with unnecessary mandates.” #homeschool
Community

Community Advocates Rally for Clean Slate in Springfield on March 19

Silence DoGood -
“This rally is about justice, opportunity, and ensuring that past mistakes don’t define a person’s future,” said Antonio Lightfoot, Deputy Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the organizer of the event. #cleanslate
Community

Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill

Beth Hundsdorfer | Capitol News Illinois -
The bill, called the Homeschool Act, would require families to notify their local school districts if they decide to homeschool their children. #homeschool
Community

State Representative Patrick Sheehan Celebrates Committee Approval of HB1938

Silence DoGood -
"This legislation is important for improving the efficiency and accountability of our local governments. #legislative
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