IL State Board of Education asks districts to prepare for ICE arriving on school grounds
State education leaders are asking school administrations to plan ahead in case immigration officials show up at their buildings. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow U.
Illinois Board of Education advising local schools to prepare for immigration enforcement
The Trump administration rescinded a policy that limited immigration enforcement actions in or near “sensitive locations,” such as schools, playgrounds, child care centers and bus stops.
Illinois schools prepare for possible immigration enforcement actions in classrooms under Trump
"Guidance reinforces students’ right to education, regardless of immigration status, and advises school districts to develop local policies," ISBE said.
Illinois State Board of Education asks for $11.4 billion in funding as state faces substantial budget deficit
The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, as the state prepares to face a substantial budget deficit.
State education board issues guidance to schools on Trump immigration actions
The Illinois State Board of Education has issued guidance to schools in the wake of President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of immigrants without legal documentation. Regardless of
Illinois Board of Education seeks $11.4B for preK-12 spending
It is a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The “non-regulatory guidance” on immigration enforcement actions was issued two days after President Trump was inaugurated for his second term.
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