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Last week was a whirlwind at the Capitol and we’ve got progress to show for it! The pace was fast and furious all week, with a Friday deadline spurring legislators to debate bills well into the night.

We’ve got a big week ahead when it comes to improving reading outcomes for Illinois students!

Last summer, press outlets analyzed data that found nearly 12,000 tickets were issued to students from August 2018 through June 2021. Students should not be punished this way.

We saw some strong progress on Stand priorities at the Capitol last week, friends.

On the morning of Wednesday, March 8, two bills in the Literacy and Justice For All package will be heard in the Illinois House. It’s vital for us to show committee members the strong support and momentum behind these bills!

Over the last year or so we’ve updated you on a new issue for the Stand community: the elimination of juvenile court fines and fees.