Illinois lawmakers send education reform bill to Gov. JB Pritzker
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CHICAGO (WLS) Illinois lawmakers are working to make changes to the state s education system, including the way Black history lessons are taught in schools.
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (D- IL 4th District) said the education reform bill ensures that Black children have the tools to reach their potential. I believe children in our future will have far better opportunities to receive a quality education than we did, Lightford said.
The legislation calls for new early childhood education programs. We want to make sure children are assessed when they arrive so that we can know what their needs are, and if those needs are requiring early interventions, Lightford said.