40,000 Illinois youths at risk of losing after-school programs without funding approval.
40,000 youths in Illinois risk losing access to after-school programs, including tutoring, recreation, and other extracurricular activities, unless lawmakers approve funding. ACT Now, a coalition of community-based organizations, warns that programs may have to shut their doors in weeks if funds are not provided, leading to staff layoffs and family crises. The programs particularly serve high-minority, low-performing schools.
May 08, 2024
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