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Mandatory school age could fall from 7 to 5 in Illinois

(MCT) — In a move aimed at countering Chicago's crisis in K-8 truancy and absenteeism, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford has introduced legislation to lower Illinois' compulsory school age from 7 to 5.

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