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State board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’: Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities

June 1, 2023

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking […]

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State board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’: Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities

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