Bill Text: IL SR0743 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designates August 18, 2015 as The Vision 20/20 21st Century Learning Day in the State of Illinois.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2015-07-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR0743 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0743-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Illinois Vision 20/20 has established a blueprint
for the future of education in Illinois for the more than 2
million school children educated in the State; and
WHEREAS, One of the pillars and areas for prioritization of
this vision is to provide students with a 21st century learning
environment; and
WHEREAS, Illinois should modernize its approach by
delivering 21st century instruction that provides all students
access to modern learning environments and incorporate
technology in state learning standards; education should also
allow students to learn and apply knowledge, think creatively,
and be well-prepared for a global citizenry; and
WHEREAS, A 21st century education must address the role of
technology in the broad definition of learning, not as the
total solution, but technology as a tool that can enhance and
augment the teaching and learning processes in our schools by
reducing costs, encouraging higher-level thinking, increasing
student engagement, and aiding in individualized instruction;
and
WHEREAS, A technology gap exists in Illinois schools, with

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less affluent schools unable to provide their students the
benefits of technology in instruction; and
WHEREAS, Broadband has become a fundamental infrastructure
need for instruction providing students with direct access to a
world of learning materials; access to adequate broadband and
bandwidth is not equitable, with only 26% of Illinois districts
having adequate infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of citizens of Illinois, 500 school
districts representing nearly 760,000 students, education
organizations, companies, non-profits, and those who support
public education have endorsed the Vision 20/20 plan in order
to fulfill the promise of public education in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, The members of this body join the Vision 20/20
supporters in promoting the priorities of this vision;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate August 18,
2015 as The Vision 20/20 21st Century Learning Day in the State
of Illinois and applaud the architects of the Vision 20/20 plan
to invest in our children's future, our State's future, and our
nation's future; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the Alliance Vision 20/20 organization as a symbol
of our respect and esteem for its work.