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Illinois lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy

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The measure, House Bill 2396, was met with bipartisan, though not universal, support. Some lawmakers were uneasy with the potential cost implications for local school districts. Senate Bill 2243 would require the Illinois State Board of Education to develop a literacy plan. Nearly 38% of Illinois fourth grade students did not meet grade level reading standards in 2022.

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Illinois lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy

Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois.

1 year ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy

ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois. On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives approved a proposal that would require school boards in Illinois to provide full-day kindergarten starting with the 2027-2028 school year. The measure, House Bill 2396, was met with bipartisan, though not universal, support, passing out of t…

1 year ago·Taylorville, United States

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