{"id":1416,"date":"2022-12-01T18:12:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/?page_id=1416"},"modified":"2023-02-22T20:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T20:36:03","slug":"our-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/our-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Time to Decide: The Federal Education Tax Credit Regulations Are Out!<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nOct 2, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n7 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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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\u2026 which was supposed to come out in June\u2026 then we heard July\u2026 then September\u2026 And they were finally released yesterday!<\/div>
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Election Day is November 3, 2026<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nSep 24, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Are you ready to vote? Make your voice heard and vote in support of students, teachers, and high-quality public schools.<\/div>
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High School Readiness: Prepared For Life<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nSep 22, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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High school should prepare students for life after graduation\u2014whether that\u2019s 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\u2019 post-graduation paths may take them in and out of the workplace as they pursue additional certifications or change industries.<\/div>
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2026 General Elections Endorsements<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nSep 11, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Stand for Children IL PAC, a bipartisan state political action committee, released its endorsements for the\u00a02026 Illinois legislative General Elections.<\/div>
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Flipping the Script: Making Scholarships Work for Public School Kids<\/a><\/h3>
\n \n<\/svg>\nSep 10, 2026<\/span>\n \n<\/svg>\n0<\/span>\n \n \n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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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 \u201copts in\u201d to the program. The decision to participate rests with Governor Pritzker.<\/div>
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The NewsSTAND: August 2026<\/a><\/h3>
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August 2026 wrap up of the top issues, successes, and updates about Illinois education and children.\n<\/div>
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