education policy

As sent to the House, Senate Bill 939 would require a school to expel any student who sexually assaults another student or makes an attempt to while at school. #bill #expel

The inquiry, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday, will also “assess” whether the 35 school districts around the state, plus Chicago’s largest charter school network, allow transgender students to use single-sex bathrooms or participate in competitive sports. #doj #schools #gender

Educators made it clear that vaping is now impacting younger students in middle and even elementary settings, raising serious concerns about early exposure and long-term consequences.

The decision comes as some have called for schools to close in recognition of May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, a date historically associated with labor rights demonstrations and events, particularly in Chicago. #cps #school

Jackson praised Biggs’ leadership and commitment to equity. “She is the leader who can bring us together,” Jackson said, citing Biggs’ work in education and community advocacy. #cps #campaign

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

On government reform, the caucus is backing legislation to require voter identification cards for individuals without acceptable photo ID, as well as a proposal aimed at increasing transparency in how taxpayer dollars are distributed to non-governmental organizations. #legislation #bills #politics

Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students

Chicago Public Schools ranks third in the nation in total number of National Board Certified Teachers, with nearly 3,000 educators holding the credential. #education #teachers #certified

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