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Lightford: We must limit the amount of children being expelled before kindergarten (VIDEO)

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Category: News
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:29 PM
  • Video
  • Education

Lightford042616Children in public preschools are more than three times more likely to be expelled than children in kindergarten through 12th grades, according to a report by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois. Today, Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) joined a group of law enforcement officials and colleagues from both chambers to discuss a proposal that would keep more at-risk preschool students in the classroom.

The proposal, which was approved in the House with significant bipartisan support 95-20, would prohibit the expulsion of children enrolled in early childhood programs receiving grants from the Illinois State Board of Education. The legislation focuses on transitioning children to programs that better fit a child’s needs.

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Lightford Awarded 2017 NASW IL Social Work Senator of the Year Award

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Thursday, April 06, 2017 03:37 PM

Lightford040617SPRINGFIELD- The National Association of Social Workers’ Illinois Chapter honored Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) with the 2017 NASW IL Social Work Senator of the Year Award. The award was presented in appreciation for her support of the 7,000 NASW IL members and over 20,000 social workers statewide.

Senator Lightford has a record of supporting social workers and the work they do to enhance human well-being and helping meet the basic needs of all people.

Lightford proposes more funding for educating reenrolled dropouts

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Wednesday, April 05, 2017 02:40 PM
  • Education

Lightford040517SPRINGFIELD- Districts with high dropout rates could soon receive more funding to help retain students under a proposal led by Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) that was approved in the Senate Education Committee yesterday.

“There is a disincentive to re-enroll dropouts based on low attendance rates, and the resources to get students back on track are not available to guarantee their success,” Lightford said.

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Criminal Justice Symposium

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Category: ILBC
Friday, March 17, 2017 03:25 PM
  • Black Caucus
  • Event

criminal justice symposium april 1st

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