Politics & Government
Lightfoot Asks IL House Wait To Vote On 'Flawed' School Board Plan
Lightfoot opposes the legislation, calling it "ill-constructed," and she urged the House not to vote on the plan.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Earlier this month, the Illinois Senate advanced legislation that would transition CPS from a fully-appointed school board to a fully-elected school board by 2027. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has said he expects the legislation to pass and go to Gov. JB Pritzker, who has voiced support for an elected board.
However, Lightfoot opposes the legislation, calling it “ill-constructed,” and she urged the House not to vote on the plan until lawmakers address her concerns. “Why not wait? If we know that the bill itself is deeply flawed, why are we rushing to ratify?” Lightfoot said.
