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
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz joined Governor JB Pritzker and members of the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative (CBHTI) on Wednesday to launch the new BEACON care portal, a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking mental health services and care. The launch marks a key milestone in Feigenholtz’s efforts to remove barriers for children with behavioral and mental health challenges. Feigenholtz has
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement after unfounded allegations were made against her: “This afternoon I became aware of allegations made about me and my conduct. These allegations are false and without merit. “Since the social media comment in late-October, I have worked to regain the trust of my community with integrity. Baseless accusations and the spread of misinformation
