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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

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

Chicago Flips Red founder Zoe Leigh called for a forensic audit of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education. #

Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

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

CPS board members Jenni Custer, Carlos Rivas and Ellen Rosenfeld joined Hynes at the announcement, outlining the financial fallout for the district and its pension fund. #election #endrosement

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

The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll

Hosted by Pastor Marvin Hunter, the discussion aims to address long-standing concerns about funding disparities within District 299 — the boundary that encompasses Chicago’s public school system. #discussion #cps