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Isn't your 6-year-old already in school?

Benjamin Yount, Neighbor

By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog

SPRINGFIELD — It’s rare to find a 6-year-old in Illinois who is not in school.

Not good enough, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn decreed Sunday. All 6-year-olds, he said, will attend classes. Quinn touted the feel-good law as a boost to young learners.

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But, as Illinois Watchdog reports, adding even a few more kids will stretch Illinois' already thin education budget. 

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