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Illinois lawmakers propose extending Chicago's moratorium on school closures to 2027

Explains that Illinois law barred Chicago from closing schools until January 15, 2025, tied to the move to an elected school board, and the proposal to extend it to 2027.

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Date

April 17, 2024

Type

article

Government

Other states

Topic

Closures elsewhere

Published by

Chalkbeat Chicago

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