Posts tagged SB 3391
With teachers union support, committee approves charter school mandates
March 16, 2026 // An Illinois lawmaker’s union-backed proposal to place new mandates on charter schools in the state is generating debate. State Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, told the Illinois Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday she has been working on Senate Bill 3391 for a couple of years. The Chicago Teachers Union supports the legislation. CTU Legislative Director Hilario Dominguez said Chicago Public Schools spent about $35 million stabilizing failed charter operators.