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Beyond health and safety concerns, underage drinking can also bring legal consequences, including fines, suspension of driving privileges, school discipline, or arrest — outcomes that could affect future educational and employment opportunities. #drinking #prom #choices

Students from Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville earned second place, with each team member receiving a $1,000 Bright Start scholarship. #literacy #contest #naperville

Funding for the scholarships comes from donations made by individuals and partner organizations dedicated to protecting the state’s natural resources. #scholarships #applications

As part of the program, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick will award two scholarships of $750 each to local students. #scholarships #illinoissheriffs

“Keeping families of students with disabilities aware of all their available resources will help not just the students, but also their community.” #disabilities #law

At the high school level, just 32% of low-income 11th graders read at grade level and 17% proved to be competent in math. #tests #students

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

ISAC announced the 2025–26 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence honorees this week, celebrating 469 schools across the state for their leadership in guiding students and families through the college financial aid process. #honored