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Here are Illinois education bills that did not pass in the spring legislative session
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The Illinois legislative session ended with much fanfare last week — a week after it was scheduled to end. Lawmakers worked overtime to pass the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget and other outstanding legislation, including a number of education bills.While many bills gained traction at the capitol, several education bills did not pass.Despite Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike criticizing the $53.1 billion spending plan, it eventually passed both chambers of the General Assembly.On Wednesday, Gov. J.B Pritzker signed the budget, which goes into effect July...
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