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☆ Illinois Lawmakers Scrutinize Private School Scholarships Without Test-Result Data
  + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Associated Press | Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com   time to read: +4 min
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Critics of an Illinois program providing private school scholarships say there's no proof it improves academic achievement. Opponents say it's a drain on public education and want it ended. “They take money out of the public coffers for public education, the schools that receive this money are not accountable, some of them exclude students with special needs. It's not a good use of public dollars.”Bridget Shanahan, spokesperson for the Illinois Education Association, stood by the group's position. Nothing prevents the lawmakers from restarting the program during its spring session, but there would be a disruption in scholarships.
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☆ Illinois Amendment 1: right to collective bargaining measure
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Amendment 1 would alter the state's constitution to add a right to collective bargaining. Ballot measure detailsAmendment 1 would add language to the state's constitution that gives employees the fundamental right to organize and collectively bargain at their workplaces to negotiate "wages, hours, and working conditions." Supporters argue that this will enshrine the right to unionize and protect employees from anti-union initiatives and laws that would make collective bargaining more difficult. Opposition to this measure includes the Illinois Policy Institute and the Illinois Republican Party, which argues that the amendment will give union organizations too much power and make it more difficult for business owners to operate in the state. The money raceAccording to Illinois State Board of Elections filings, $13.6 million has been raised in support of Amendment 1.
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