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Hernandez-Backed Bill to Allow for Mental Health Days in Schools Now Law

Aug 10, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to include mental health days in students’ excused absences was recently signed into law. “It’s critical that schools are offering support to students who struggle with their mental...

Kalish Stands in Solidarity with CTU Teachers

Oct 17, 2019 | Kalish

CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “As a strong advocate for education, I stand in solidarity with our hardworking teachers and staff, as they fight for better schools and educational opportunities for Chicago...

Jones-Backed Legislation Expanding Higher Education Opportunities Now Law

Oct 8, 2019 | Jones

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Students and their families will have easier access to college education under a new law supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, establishing the Illinois Higher Education Saving Program. “Every kid in our community deserves the...

Andrade Attends Cleveland Elementary Fall Fest

Sep 25, 2019 | Andrade

CHICAGO – State Rep Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, stopped by Grover Cleveland Elementary School’s Fall Fest celebration in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood recently to wish parents, students, and faculty a happy new school year. “As I send my own kids back to school, I...

Lilly Measure to Help Students with Anger Management Issues Now Law

Sep 5, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to assist students with anger management problems from state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is now law.“It is imperative that we give at-risk young people who have trouble managing anger the support they need and deserve to succeed as...

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