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West Backs Plan to Expand State Seal of Biliteracy to Private High School Students

Mar 22, 2019 | West

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and another language, would be available to private school students under a bill supported by state Rep....

Hernandez-Backed Reform to Provide $20.9 Million in Additional Funding for Local Schools

Oct 11, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, fought to ensure every child has the tools necessary to succeed by supporting a historic education funding reform plan that changes the state’s funding system to one that...

Hernandez Urges Governor to Back Education Funding Reform, Emphasizes Impact on English Learners

Jul 31, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring every child has the tools necessary to succeed, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 into law once it arrives on his desk. “A quality...

Crespo Urges Governor to Compromise on Education Funding Reform

Jul 27, 2017 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a key player for ensuring Bilingual Education would be fully funded for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1 into law once it arrives on his desk. “As the Chairman...