Rep. Amy Grant

From a constituent in Winfield, IL

Oppose HB1358, protect local education and student programs

I oppose HB1358 because it threatens local decision-making and the ability to tailor educational programs to best meet student needs in your community. It will have a particularly adverse impact on participation in co-curricular education and electives, such as fine and performing arts programs, whi

From a constituent in Winfield, IL

Reject Amendment 1 to HB1358 and Protect the Arts in Our Schools

The proposed legislation to create the Waiver Process Task Force threatens to undermine schools' ability to offer diverse educational opportunities like music and arts programs. While reviewing waiver processes is reasonable, severely restricting districts' flexibility to grant physical education wa

From a constituent in Winfield, IL

Reject reducing residency restrictions for sex offenders near children

The proposed changes to reduce the residency restrictions for registered sex offenders from 500 feet to 250 feet from schools, playgrounds, and facilities serving minors pose a serious risk to child safety in our communities. Study after study has shown that closer proximity of sex offenders to area