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Kalish-Sponsored Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law

Aug 28, 2019 | Kalish

CHICAGO – Local schools will get a boost in recruiting and retaining the best teachers under a new law backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, which increases the minimum starting salary for Illinois teachers.“The foundation of every great school is...

Crespo Effort to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Schools Signed Into Law

Aug 28, 2019 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will provide school districts with additional tools to avert misconduct by educators and prevent the hiring of individuals with criminal records.“There is no more important job as a...

Greenwood Measure to Raise Minimum Teacher Salary to $40,000 Now Law

Aug 27, 2019 | Greenwood

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Expressing appreciation for the value that teachers bring to the classroom, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is highlighting the signing of legislation to increase the state’s minimum salary for teachers.“Teachers play an...

Hernandez-Backed Legislation Expanding Grants to Future Teachers Becomes Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Hernandez L

AURORA, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which expands grants for teachers planning on working in hard-to-staff school districts, was recently signed into law.“Illinois has suffered through a pretty significant teacher shortage in the...

Halpin Legislation to Ensure Students with Diabetes Have Access to Lifesaving Medication Now Law

Aug 22, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is helping ensure the safety of children with diabetes with a new law allowing schools to maintain a supply of potentially lifesaving medication to manage blood-sugar levels.These changes are in response to...

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