Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
Recent News About Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
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Loughran Cappel: 'I was proud to support expanding access to full-day kindergarten for families across the state, giving students every opportunity they deserve'
Full-day kindergarten has been a priority of sorts for Illinois Democrats, and on Aug. 3, Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel shared the news that Gov. J.B. Pritzker had signed a new bill into law that focused on that priority. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, school boards must establish kindergarten with full-day attendance, according to House Bill 2396.