Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Reverse transfer opportunities expanded under Edly-Allen bill

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, March 27, 2026 09:20 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen led a measure through the Senate to help more students earn their associate degrees by making it easier to transfer credits back to community colleges at no cost.

Senate Bill 3720 would expand reverse credit transfer so eligible students can earn an associate degree automatically once they reach 60 combined credit hours. The bill also would ensure that students are not charged any fees related to the reverse transfer process.

Senator Edly-Allen celebrates adoption of resolution recognizing March as Whole Child Month in Illinois

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, March 26, 2026 01:36 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – With Illinois’ high school graduation rate at 87%, but only 64% of graduates enrolling in a college program within one year, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen is highlighting the adoption of Senate Resolution 611, which designates March 2026 as Whole Child Month in Illinois, a statewide effort to prioritize student well-being, safety and success both inside and outside the classroom.

“Having spent my career as an educator I know that students thrive when we support every part of who they are, not just their academic performance,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “Whole Child Month is a reminder that when students feel safe, supported and engaged, they are better prepared to succeed in school and beyond.”

Edly-Allen bill to expand protections for injured correctional officers

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, March 25, 2026 03:51 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, correctional officers experience one of the highest injury rates of any profession - over 254 injuries per 10,000 workers annually, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance legislation to ensure correctional officers and sheriff’s office employees receive the care and stability they deserve after being injured on the job.

“Every day, correctional officers step into environments that most of us will never fully understand,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “When they are injured in the line of duty, they should not have to worry about losing their health care or financial security while they recover.”

Edly-Allen measure to increase transparency in faculty workload reporting at colleges and universities

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:07 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Nationally, more than 70% of college faculty are now non-tenure-track instructors, highlighting growing concerns about workload balance and employment conditions in higher education, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance legislation requiring annual reporting on faculty teaching loads.

“Students and educators alike benefit from transparency in our higher education system,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “Providing clear data about faculty teaching loads helps ensure institutions are supporting educators appropriately and maintaining strong academic programs for students.”

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