Feigenholtz measure expanding leave for short-term teachers clears Senate

Teachers and future teachers could soon have an easier path to expand the number of subjects they can teach under legislation led by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. “Teachers shouldn’t have to sacrifice their careers when family or medical obligations arise,” Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said. “We need to make sure the steps we’re taking to address the teacher shortage actually help teachers instead of hinder them.”

Feigenholtz works to connect schools, families with one-stop shop for youth mental health care

Illinois teachers and families would have better tools to  identify behavioral and mental health needs for youth to connect them with community-based supports under a measure led by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. “My focus has always been on prioritizing behavioral health care and social services that reinforce our commitments to Illinois children and families, and this legislation continues that important work,” Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) said.

Feigenholtz bill to conduct study aimed to reduce crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive with data-driven technology passes Senate Executive Committee

Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-6) champions the effort to improve safety along one of Chicago’s busiest traffic corridors with SB 1507 In response to concerns from constituents and alarming crash data on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is taking action with Senate Bill 1507 to identify innovative technology solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence, to improve safety along one of Chicago’s