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Illinois lawmakers ready to pass bill creating guidance for AI technology in schools
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Illinois lawmakers ready to pass bill creating guidance for AI technology in schools

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 13, 2025

A plan to help guide the use of artificial intelligence in schools is moving forward during the final weeks of session.

0:51
Illinois dual language education expansion heads to Senate floor
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Illinois dual language education expansion heads to Senate floor

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Senate Education Committee approved a plan Tuesday to expand access to dual language education programs.

0:52
IL Senate unanimously passes bill improving school emergency response plans
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IL Senate unanimously passes bill improving school emergency response plans

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 10, 2025

State senators unanimously approved a bill Wednesday to help first responders get inside schools faster during emergencies.

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DPS could lose nearly $2 million after feds yank COVID-era funding waiver
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DPS could lose nearly $2 million after feds yank COVID-era funding waiver

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 10, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A U.S. Department of Education decision to revoke a previously approved extension on pandemic relief funds for Illinois…

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To expel or not to expel: IL Lawmakers and schools clash on possible preschool expulsion ban
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To expel or not to expel: IL Lawmakers and schools clash on possible preschool expulsion ban

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Mar 31, 2025

A bill by Illinois House Democrats have three major goals. One, ban expulsions from K-2. Two, require superintendent approval for K-2 suspensions. Three, report annual discipline data to Illinois State Board of Education.

0:59
New Illinois law calls for faith-based food options in public schools, correctional facilities
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New Illinois law calls for faith-based food options in public schools, correctional facilities

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 24, 2025

A new state law will require faith-based food options in schools and state-run facilities.

0:46
Illinois bill could require suicide prevention contact info on school employee IDs
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Illinois bill could require suicide prevention contact info on school employee IDs

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 12, 2025

A bill heading to the Illinois House floor could require school districts to include suicide prevention contact information on the back of school employee IDs.

USDA backs out of funding agreement that helps schools buy food from Illinois farmers
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USDA backs out of funding agreement that helps schools buy food from Illinois farmers

  • Updated Mar 12, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) —  On Wednesday, the Illinois State Board of Education announced that the Trump administration canceled funding to th…

0:56
Illinois House committee approves bill to help evaluate, implement AI technology in schools
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Illinois House committee approves bill to help evaluate, implement AI technology in schools

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 12, 2025

The Illinois House Education Policy Committee approved a bill Wednesday to help guide the use of artificial intelligence in schools.

2:08
New Illinois proposal could help evaluate, implement AI technology in schools
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New Illinois proposal could help evaluate, implement AI technology in schools

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 16, 2025

Teachers and lawmakers believe there is an urgent need for regulation as schools navigate AI's growing role in education.

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