Pritzker Signs Education and Workforce Equity Act into Law
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Proponents say the new law will “change the face of education” in Illinois.
A new bill signed into law Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks to put Black students on a level playing field when it comes to education. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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Pritzker Signs Education and Workforce Equity Act into Law
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A new bill signed into law Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks to put Black students on a level playing field when it comes to education. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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