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5.24.2007

HB 2787 Clears Another Hurdle

HB 2787, the Civic Education Enhancement Act, passed the Illinois State Senate on Tuesday unanimously, 59-0. Led by its House sponsors Rep. William Davis and Rep. Suzanne Bassi, along with Senate sponsors Sen. William Delgado, Sen. Jacqueline Collins, and Sen. Dan Cronin, the legislation now heads to Governor Blagojevich's desk for consideration.

The act will create a civic trust fund for Illinois public schools. Operated through the state's 46 regional offices of education, money will be available to schools that apply for a civic audit orchestrated by the Illinois Coalition for a Civic Mission in Schools. Professional development money will then be released to train teachers in methods to strengthen civic education in social studies classes.

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