State Senator Sara Feigenholtz presents Senate Bill 3679 in committee.

Feigenholtz advances measure to expand leave for short-term teachers

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is leading a measure that would allow short-term teachers to take family and medical leave. “Illinois has been tackling the ongoing teacher shortage for years – and this is another step in the right direction,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “We should be encouraging people to become educators, not holding them back.” Senate Bill 1584 would permit the Illinois State Board