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Ellman measure would help middle school students earn high school credit

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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 02:56 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – Ensuring middle school students receive equal opportunity to earn high school credits, State Senator Laura Ellman is sponsoring a measure to provide seventh- and eighth-grade students with the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.

“Students statewide work diligently to achieve success in their academic careers,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “A middle school student, whose course is not taught by a teacher with a certain certification level, may not receive the necessary high school credits to enroll in the next level of their education.”

Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.

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Ellman to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:12 AM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – To offer clarity for patients and pharmacies, State Senator Laura Ellman is sponsoring a measure to ease restrictions on medication containing ephedrine – a drug commonly used to treat allergies and low blood pressure – if it is prescribed by a physician.

“Medical providers want to give their patients the best course of treatment, but current Illinois law does not make it clear if physicians can lawfully prescribe a drug containing ephedrine to treat certain conditions,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This puts providers and order pharmacies at risk of violating existing restrictions and places patients at risk of delayed care.”

To reduce the chance of abuse as a stimulant, ephedrine products are currently prohibited from being advertised in Illinois if they are labeled as enhancing stimulation, mental alertness, weight loss, appetite control, muscle enhancement, or energy. House Bill 2874 would ensure the law is clear that these restrictions do not apply to ephedrine medications that have been prescribed by a licensed physician for a legitimate medical reason.

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Ellman announces over $47,000 in library grants for local school districts

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 09:07 AM

textbooksNAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman announced seven local school districts have received over $47,000 to provide essential library resources.

“School libraries offer essential tools to help students succeed and enrich their learning experience,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Thanks to this funding, our local school libraries are receiving investments that directly support the academic future for our local youth.”

More than $1.3 million was awarded to 2,484 Illinois public school libraries through the Secretary of State’s School District Library Grant Program. Resources and services supported through the grant include library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.

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Ellman highlights DuPage County receives $1.1 million for job training

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:13 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanNAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman highlights a $1.1 million investment to provide job training for aspiring DuPage County professionals in the construction and building trades.

“DuPage County is set to receive much-needed workforce investments that will help future tradesmen and women build successful careers,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Essential resources like pre-apprenticeship programs and training will give workers the skills and tools to support them throughout their careers.”

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded $19 million in grant funding through the Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program to 38 organizations across the state. The purpose of the funding is to create more pathways for kids to access pre-apprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeships, which provide greater opportunities to secure lifelong careers in the construction trades. In Ellman’s district, the northeast region of the Illinois Foundation of SkillsUSA will see a total of $1.1 million to support pre-apprenticeship students.

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  1. Ellman to strengthen Illinois gun safety standards
  2. Ellman plan to protect state scattering rights passes Senate
  3. Ellman to increase firearm storage safety
  4. Ellman measure protects scattering rights for Illinois families
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District Office
24W500 Maple Ave., Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 601-9961

Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
Section C, Room D
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: (217) 782-8192