State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose Public health groups commend new guides but say there was a ‘lack of opportunities’ for collaboration
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss Schools face ‘fiscal cliff’ as flow of billions in federal aid comes to an end
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments High school students to start new exams in spring 2025
Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Would-be GOP candidates sued over new law Democrats pushed through legislature
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Advocates seek $50M to keep programs operating
Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Lawmakers also outlaw AI-generated child porn, fine-tune prisoner medical release law
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million
State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year Request includes $35M for ‘newcomers,’ comes amid projected state budget deficit