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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel spearheaded a new law creating education standards for childcare directors, ensuring Illinois families have peace of mind that the people watching over their children’s care and development have high-quality professional preparation.

“Safety is at the forefront of every parent’s mind when they drop their little one off at daycare,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This law ensures that childcare workers have the proper training and education to provide the best care.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel was the driving force behind a new law that requires medical professionals to take courses educating them on menopause and perimenopause.

“Despite most women going through menopause, there haven’t been an appropriate amount of conversations or education on the subject for a long time,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “By teaching medical professionals how to recognize and manage menopause and perimenopause, we can ensure that women receive the best possible health care.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel led a new law ensuring that children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind have equitable access to early literacy development.

“Every student learns differently, and they should not be prevented from learning because of that,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This law gives all children equitable language development access, guaranteeing they can learn in the way that works best for them.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel led a new law that lets paraprofessionals who have a short-term approval license get a full license after their short-term license expires.

“Illinois’ teacher shortage is impacting children’s ability to learn,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “When we invest in the people already showing up for our students every day, we don’t just fill classrooms – we build careers, strengthen communities and deepen the roots of education from the inside out.”