Illinois State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford
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  • Lightford law makes pilot parenting course a part of high school curriculum

  • Lightford measure aims to keep reenrolled dropouts in school

  • Lightford measure implements parenting education pilot program

  • Lightford measure lowers required school age to 5

  • Lightford measure provides more opportunities for minority teachers, students

  • Lightford plan helps schools reduce suspension rates

  • Lightford prioritizes diverse trauma, mental health needs of students in schools

  • Lightford promotes the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship for high school graduates

  • Lightford proposal increases educational opportunities for minority teachers

  • Lightford proposes more funding for educating reenrolled dropouts

  • Lightford pushes for early world language classes and mental health and recovery access

  • Lightford pushes for more relatable, empowering and honest Black history lessons in Illinois schools

  • Lightford secures success in schools for student parents and survivors of sexual abuse

  • Lightford seeks to lower required school age to 5

  • Lightford to Rauner: Austin is a Chicago neighborhood

  • Lightford visits technical school to learn about career training

  • Lightford visits West 40 alternative learning programs

  • Lightford votes to override education funding reform veto (VIDEO)

  • Lightford: Chicago children’s education is not a political pawn

  • Lightford: Children should not be expelled before kindergarten

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Senate Majority Leader
Kimberly A. Lightford

Born May 10, 1968, in Chicago; B.A., public communications & human relations, Western Illinois University; Master's in public administration, University of Illinois at Springfield. Village of Maywood Trustee 1997-2003; State Government Employee - IL Secretary of State, IL Department of Corrections, IL Central Management Services. Resides in Maywood with her family.

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District Office:
High Point Plaza
4415 W. Harrison St.
Suite 550
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 632-4500 PHONE
(708) 632-4515 FAX

Springfield Office:
309-H Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8505 PHONE

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