Hirschauer Bill Takes Trauma-Informed Approach to School Shooter Drills

Apr 16, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students and school personnel would receive advance notice of planned active shooter drills under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, aimed at preventing psychological impacts from these training simulations. “It’s...

Hirschauer Supports Bill to Help Personalize Cancer Care, Ensure Patients Get Right Treatment at Right Time

Apr 16, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Insurance companies would be required to cover certain tests that can help determine the best treatment options for cancer patients under legislation that state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia recently voted to approve.  “A cancer diagnosis comes...

Hirschauer-Backed Voting Bill to Strengthen Ballot Access Now Law

Apr 7, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Measures initially put in place to expand voting access during the pandemic will become permanent in Illinois under a new state law supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia. “Voting and participating in the democratic process are key...

Hirschauer Bill Would Help Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities Access State Services

Apr 5, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Parents of students with special needs would receive additional information about state programs for which their child may be eligible under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.   “Many teachers and school staff already...

Hirschauer Advances Measure to Improve Financial Literacy, Access to Financial Education Resources

Mar 30, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed legislation out of a key House committee last week aimed at increasing financial education in schools, with a special focus on closing gaps in financial literacy that exist across income groups. “The...

Hirschauer Rejects Taxpayer Funded Pension, Supports Bill to End Legislator Pensions

Mar 12, 2021 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As one of her first official acts in office state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, refused a taxpayer funded pension offered to all state legislators. Now she is supporting legislation to prohibit future legislators from enrolling in the General...