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Illinois lawmakers recently approved a proposal that would reform kindergarten in the state. Heres what you need to know.

Measures have each been approved by one legislative chamber

State lawmakers have advanced several education bills to the next chamber amid busy deadline weeks in the Illinois House and Senate.

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

Each measure has been approved by one of Illinois's legislative chambers.

On Thursday, members of the Illinois 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.