SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel passed legislation to help get more teachers in the classroom, continuing her commitment to address the ongoing teacher shortage across Illinois.
“As we face a teacher shortage, it’s important we give aspiring teachers the support and encouragement they need,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “We have to act now to get teachers their licenses so they can get in the classroom and start shaping our future generations.”
House Bill 5057 would allow applicants for teacher licenses to take content area tests before, during and after student teaching. Loughran Cappel’s measure aims to ensure applicants can receive their license in a timely manner.
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) released the following statement in response to the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget:
“I voted for a responsible budget that meets the needs of the residents of the 49th District. Key investments laid out in this plan will bring more jobs, rebuild our infrastructure and boost our local economy.
“As chair of the Senate Appropriations-Education Committee, I’ve been committed to ensuring we make the necessary investments in our education system while prioritizing educators and students. We made a commitment to adequately fund our schools, and that’s what this budget does.”
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel championed a measure that will address background check delays at childcare facilities across Illinois.
“Illinois has been committed to setting kids up to be lifelong learners, giving youth a quality education at an early age,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “We can’t do that when background checks are taking so long. We are losing qualified early education teachers.”
House Bill 4412 would allow a childcare facility, non-licensed service provider, day care center, or home-based day cares to use a third-party vendor licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the required fingerprinting that is part of the application process for facility licensure and as a condition of employment.
PLAINFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a mobile Secretary of State event in Plainfield on June 8 to give area residents the opportunity to access DMV services at a location within the community.
“The mobile unit makes it easier for people to receive necessary services at a convenient location,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Spots are very limited — I encourage interested residents to make an appointment today.”
The event will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Police Department, located at 14300 Coil Plus Dr. in Plainfield. Appointments must be made by calling Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119.
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