Education

League Position

The League of Women Voters believes that the government must provide an equitable, quality public education for all children from pre-K through grade 12. A quality public education is essential for a strong, viable, and sustainable democratic society and is a civil right.

News

News
2024 Legislative Wrap-Up
2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.

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Lobby Day in Springfield
Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.

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League Action in March & April
League Action in March & April

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

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Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield
Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.

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Advocacy Continues After Bills Become Law
Advocacy Continues After Bills Become Law

October was a strong reminder that work of the League is never done, as we advocated for the full implementation of previously-passed laws supporting education funding and fairness in our justice system.

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League Action in October
League Action in October

Last month, the League spoke out on education funding, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and more.

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Take Action: Sunset Invest in Kids
Take Action: Sunset Invest in Kids

Tell your state representative to vote NO on HB4194, a proposed amendment that extends the Invest in Kids private school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.

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Why We’re Fighting School Vouchers
Why We’re Fighting School Vouchers

The Invest in Kids school voucher program diverts up to $75 million from public education. LWVIL experts laid out our plan to fight any attempt at extending IIK during the fall veto session.

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Take Action: Sunset Invest in Kids
Take Action: Sunset Invest in Kids

Tell your state senator and state representative to vote NO on any legislation that revives or funds the Invest in Kids school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.

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Public funds for public schools
Public funds for public schools

The Daily Herald recently published an Op-Ed by LWV of Illinois President Becky Simon, detailing the League’s opposition to extending “Invest in Kids,” Illinois’ private school voucher program.

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Time to celebrate! League-supported bills become law
Time to celebrate! League-supported bills become law

Thank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.

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Success! League-supported legislation passes
Success! League-supported legislation passes

Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.

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Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule
Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule

Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!

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Listen to experts
Listen to experts

Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.

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Illinois General Assembly is in session
Illinois General Assembly is in session

The 103rd Illinois General Assembly’s first session is underway and thousands of bills have been put forth in both the House and Senate. Make sure your legislators know what you want!

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Lame Duck session scheduled
Lame Duck session scheduled

Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.

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Report: General Assembly 2022
Report: General Assembly 2022

Important legislation supported by the League was passed by both Chambers during a spring session shortened by more than 1 ½ months because of the June 28 Primary Election.

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Issues Briefing Resources Available
Issues Briefing Resources Available

Issues Briefing session recordings and materials are now available.

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Action Alert: Funding for Education and Low-Income Families
Action Alert: Funding for Education and Low-Income Families

Email or call your state legislators to tell them the budget for FY23 must include an increase of $350 million for education Evidence Based Funding & more.

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Issue Specialists

Ann Courter and Carla Hillman
issues@lwvil.org

Coalition Partners

Early Childhood Funding Coalition

Funding Illinois’ Future

We, the Village Coalition

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