Critical information on Springfield school bills
From Jackie Leavy:
Dear Supporters of Great Public Schools for ALL STUDENTS:
In April and May, most of us have struggled with the “fall out” of the CPS Board’s actions. Efforts in Springfield to block school closings and other “School Actions” and “Turn-Arounds” engendered a lot of debate, but no final action. SB 3237 – the Senate version of the “Moratorium” bill – remains technically “alive” in the Senate Education Committee, with an extended deadline of May 25th. But the companion House Bill – HB4487 – has been stuck in the House Rules Committee – despite bi-partisan co-sponsorship and broad public support. Many state lawmakers remain deeply disturbed by CPS’ failure to help struggling schools get off academic probation even as the School Board pursues steps to close and turn-around schools. Hopefully lawmakers who support strong neighborhood schools will keep their options open to push for legislative remedies in the Veto Session. The General Assembly’s “Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force” plans to hold meetings and hearings over
Dear Supporters of Great Public Schools for ALL STUDENTS:
In April and May, most of us have struggled with the “fall out” of the CPS Board’s actions. Efforts in Springfield to block school closings and other “School Actions” and “Turn-Arounds” engendered a lot of debate, but no final action. SB 3237 – the Senate version of the “Moratorium” bill – remains technically “alive” in the Senate Education Committee, with an extended deadline of May 25th. But the companion House Bill – HB4487 – has been stuck in the House Rules Committee – despite bi-partisan co-sponsorship and broad public support. Many state lawmakers remain deeply disturbed by CPS’ failure to help struggling schools get off academic probation even as the School Board pursues steps to close and turn-around schools. Hopefully lawmakers who support strong neighborhood schools will keep their options open to push for legislative remedies in the Veto Session. The General Assembly’s “Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force” plans to hold meetings and hearings over