Legislative efforts of Daniel Steven Kleinman.
At it again! Last session ended before we could secure a vote on this important bill. So let’s go! HB 1597 ensures that the volunteer members of Chicago’s Elected School Board will have paid staff […]
The support is growing. HB 5815 is the next step the chicago elected school board needs. The board’s ability to hire its own staff must be guaranteed. Without this, the board will be too weak […]
I will post updates. Last week we won the first committee assignment. We are building votes quickly. We will coordinate what we can. We just have to keep pushing. It is Too important. And so […]
Dear Representative, I can think of another thing for which I am thankful: Your staff. Your legislative aid holds your Springfield office together and your constituent service staff are always sensitive to local needs. But […]
News From The Public Education Legislative Front— Just in time to prepare for the second week of Veto Session, when the Illinois State Chambers will return to Springfield for the last time of 2022, Senator […]
We knew it. The Mayor of Chicago and City Council will do everything it can to Crush the Upcoming Elected School Board. Tell your rep to support HB5815.
We just have to keep pushing. It is Too important. And so We’re going to Springfield. . This is not a protest. Don’t expect to protest. This is an opportunity for us neighborhood folk to […]
We have it: HB5815. AN ACT concerning education. It is time! We have stood together on education efforts for ages. I’m still in it if you are! 3 easy steps. 1. Find whom your state […]
We have a bill. It is simple, but powerful. Let’s guarantee that the all volunteer board is sufficiently staffed. It is now time. We have to move. The Elected School Board is a tremendous victory, […]
Dear Representatives, I am writing to you to follow up on our previous conversations and correspondence: With regards to needed legislation to be the next steps in implementing Chicago’s upcoming Elected School Board, I have […]
Legislation to codify a staff position for each Board Member of the Chicago Elected School Board has been drafted by Representative La Shawn Ford. Representative Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar is expressing that next steps are needed in […]
CHICAGO- During consideration late Wednesday, Representative Will Guzzardi (D-39) committed to cosponsoring the first elected school board next step bill, drafted by Representative La Shawn Ford. The bill will establish a staff member for each […]
I am excited to share this update regarding the movement on our bill language to codify a staff member for elected school board members. As reference, The full draft language, submitted by Representative La Shawn […]
Chicago, IL – Tuesday, July 26th Illinois State Representative La Shawn K Ford (D-8th) and Local School Activist Daniel Steven Kleinman (formally of Senn HS LSC and of Disney Magnet ES LSC) Announce First of […]
Illinois Law Makers: I applaud your legislative efforts that made the Elected School Board Possible. But we cannot stop here. Every compromise creates a framework for further progress. So for Veto Session or immediately in […]