Springfield, IL-(Vandalia Radio)- An amendment to Senate Bill 16 was heard before the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. It seeks to better prepare schools for handling incidents of trauma.
The measure was filed by state Sen. Kimberly Lightford and was based on findings from the state’s Whole Child Task Force. The task force was created in 2021 and aimed to provide an equitable, inclusive, safe, and supportive environment in schools.
Lightford explained her amendment before the Committee late Tuesday.
Lightford says her measure will also provide tools to recognize instances of trauma better.
The Committee adopted the amendment, which now awaits further action.
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