Press release…
Building on efforts to improve education and career outcomes, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that expands access, equity and opportunity in Illinois’ education system. This legislation strengthens the state’s priorities in delivering high-quality learning from cradle to career by supporting public schools, making college education more affordable, investing in vocational training, and expanding the teacher workforce –all with a heightened equity focus on communities that have been disproportionally impacted by longstanding disinvestment.
“This legislation accomplishes so much to expand access – from early childhood services to AP courses; To achieve equity – by addressing learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic; And to broaden opportunity – by evaluating and streamlining our workforce programs so more students might choose a career in education,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Improving education, and especially early childhood educat
(WSIL) Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that expands access, equity and opportunity in Illinois’ education system Monday.
The legislation works to strengthen the state’s efforts in delivering high-quality learning, making college education more affordable, investing in vocational training, and expanding the teacher workforce.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus make an announcement on education.Posted by WSIL News 3 on Monday, March 8, 2021
“This legislation accomplishes so much to expand access – from early childhood services to AP courses; To achieve equity – by addressing learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic; And to broaden opportunity – by evaluating and streamlining our workforce programs so more students might choose a career in education,”