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Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation

Monday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs. “Illinoisans of every age should have access to quality educational programs... Read More.

Righter: Education funding reform legislation a ‘win for all students’

Wednesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Senate passing education funding reform legislation (SB 1947) Aug. 29. Righter voted in favor of the legislation. “Today’s action in the Senate is a win for all students across the... Read More.

Governor Signs Legislation to Transform Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and advocate... Read More.

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Reis legislation helping rural communities seeking wastewater services heads to Governor

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

On the final day of the spring legislative session in Springfield, the Illinois Senate passed legislation sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) which was drafted as a constituent initiative aimed at helping rural communities seeking wastewater services. HB1914 allows water districts and... Read More.

Righter legislation to help teacher shortage passes Senate Committee

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Students seeking to become a teacher would have another way to receive their teaching license under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and passed by the Senate Education Committee May 23. Currently, students must achieve minimum mandatory scores on standardized tests in order... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Sent to Governor

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois Senate today. House Bill 1805, sponsored by state Rep. Deb... Read More.

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Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Unanimously

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois Senate today. SB Bill 868, sponsored by state Sen. Mattie... Read More.

ISBE simulation shows good results for Barickman’s school funding legislation

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) funding simulation shows State Senator Jason Barickman’s (R-Bloomington) school funding reform plan would provide a major boost to struggling schools across the state, sending more than a half a billion dollars in funding through an evidence based... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation Modernizing the State’s Mandatory Insurance Program Passes House

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House for passing legislation his office initiated which will modernize the state’s mandatory insurance verification program while adhering to national standards designed to streamline the process. “My office has led the effort to establish and implement... Read More.

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Righter legislation to help rural teacher shortage

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Rural school districts struggling to find good teachers to hire would see a much larger pool of applicants, under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon). Right now, students seeking a career in teaching must score at least 22 on their ACT test or... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: legislation

Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation

Righter: Education funding reform legislation a ‘win for all students’

Governor Signs Legislation to Transform Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding

Reis legislation helping rural communities seeking wastewater services heads to Governor

Righter legislation to help teacher shortage passes Senate Committee

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Sent to Governor

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Unanimously

ISBE simulation shows good results for Barickman’s school funding legislation

Jesse White’s Legislation Modernizing the State’s Mandatory Insurance Program Passes House

Righter legislation to help rural teacher shortage

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