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For months, Democrat governors have been waiting for federal regulations before deciding whether to participate in the new federal education tax credit. We thought that was smart to wait for the fine print… which was supposed to come out in June… then we heard July… then September… And they were finally released yesterday!

Are you ready to vote? Make your voice heard and vote in support of students, teachers, and high-quality public schools.

High school should prepare students for life after graduation—whether that’s attending a 4-year university, enrolling in an apprenticeship program, or earning a credential through a community college. But we know that life after graduation is rarely linear for any of us and students’ post-graduation paths may take them in and out of the workplace as they pursue additional certifications or change industries.

Stand for Children IL PAC, a bipartisan state political action committee, released its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois legislative General Elections.

In 2027, a federal tax credit will take effect, allowing taxpayers across the U.S., including Illinois, to claim a tax credit of up to $1,700 for donating to student funding. IL taxpayers could have the potential to redirect up to $6 billion of their federal taxes from the IRS to student funding. But Illinois students will only be able to access those resources if the state “opts in” to the program. The decision to participate rests with Governor Pritzker.

August 2026 wrap up of the top issues, successes, and updates about Illinois education and children.