Calling it “a major win” not just for the state’s students but also for the future of the state’s agriculture industry, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law this week allowing students attending work-based learning events like 4-H and FFA programs to count program participation towards school attendance. The bill advances the administration’s work to encourage Illinois students to pursue workforce and career development learning while in school.
“Agriculture is our number one industry, and it’s the pride of Illinois. But in order to ensure its prosperous future, we must invest…
