Turner moves legislation to expand agricultural education for students
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner’s (D-Springfield) plan to add agricultural sciences as a type of course that may be counted towards the requirement for three years of sciences in order to gain admission to an Illinois public university passed the Senate Higher Education Committee Tuesday.
“The study of agriculture is vitally important, and our curricula should reflect that,” said Senator Turner. “The current exclusion as an option for a science course for admission is a huge disservice to students who plan to one day study and/or work in the field.”
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Martwick’s legislation providing mental health days in school passes committee
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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) is sponsoring legislation that provides students with five excused absence days for mental health per school year.
“Our focus on mental health needs to change,” Martwick said. “Students need to be able to prioritize their mental health and stability, and letting a kid take a day off can help in the long run.”
Read more: Martwick’s legislation providing mental health days in school passes committee
Murphy fights for more inclusive athletic uniforms at Illinois schools
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SPRINGFIELD – More students could represent their schools feeling comfortable, confident and included under a proposed measure from State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) that would allow student athletes to modify their athletic uniforms to adhere to cultural, faith-based or physical comfort requirements.
“Athletic uniforms are about establishing a sense of unity among team members, but in certain situations, they can unintentionally exclude groups of students,” Murphy said. “By allowing athletes more flexibility in the design of their uniforms, we can give every student the opportunity to represent their school with pride.”
Read more: Murphy fights for more inclusive athletic uniforms at Illinois schools
Koehler celebrates “Rock the FAFSA” week, encourages students to take advantage of aid
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PEORIA – State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is celebrating the Illinois State Board of Education’s “Rock the FAFSA” week in an effort to encourage students in the 46th District and across the state to take advantage of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
“With the cost of higher education becoming less affordable with every passing year, it’s important that students considering college make use of this great option,” said Koehler. “FAFSA makes college more attainable, and I highly encourage all students to take the fullest advantage of this program.”
Read more: Koehler celebrates “Rock the FAFSA” week, encourages students to take advantage of aid
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