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The proposal for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, or IAR, faces strong opposition from parents, experts and educators.

AP Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine earlier this month. Trials are underway across the country to test that vaccines effect on children 11 and younger. The Illinois State Board of Education is supporting a full return to in-person learning in K-12 schools starting this fall, even as members of the board are concerned the resolution leaves certain students behind. The resolution approved Wednesday acknowledges the states progress toward Phase 5 of the Restore Illino...