By IIS Radio
SPRINGFIELD – A new state law aims to help older special education students.
Special education students can remain in school until they are 22. But previously, if they turned 23 during the academic year they would have to leave.
This new law lets students turning a year older finish out the school year and graduate with their class says State Rep. Fran Hurley (D-Chicago).
“It just makes sense for kids to be able to finish the school year with their friends and graduate with their friends and classmates and not disrupt their lives,” said Hurley.
This change begins with the upcoming school year.
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