Illinois Senate pass bills related to post-graduation for high school students

Posted on February 18, 2022
“Many students are pushed toward college from a young age, but it’s important for them to know that there are other options if that’s not what they want to do,” Pacione-Zayas said. (Photo Flickr/Shilad Sen)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON-In an effort to support students past high school, Chicago Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas is issuing school counselors to discuss technical school options in addition to college when planning a teenagers future.

“Many students are pushed toward college from a young age, but it’s important for them to know that there are other options if that’s not what they want to do,” Pacione-Zayas said.

“From furthering education in the trades or going straight into a career, these young adults deserve to know what else is out there.”

The Senate is pushing to also addressing the matter of teacher aid shortages, and adding community service as a potential punishment to penalize drivers who disobey school speeding laws and illegal bus passing.

“Addressing the teacher and teacher aid shortage is crucial to getting students the individualized support they need,” Pacione-Zayas said. “Aside from giving recent graduates additional options for careers right out of school, this measure will help get more educators into classrooms.”

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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