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SPRINGFIELD – Undocumented students across Illinois are facing new uncertainty over access to financial aid following a recent court ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice. In response, members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement:

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes released the following statement on the shooting at Mark Twain Elementary School:

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes spearheaded a new law that will address growing concerns regarding health care and disability service agencies being owned by private equity asset management companies.

“Our disability service systems must be accountable to the people they serve,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “With more transparent information about agencies’ ownership, lawmakers and regulators will be in a stronger position to ensure our most vulnerable residents are protected from losing the services they need and can continue to lead fulfilling lives.”

CHICAGO – Continuing his efforts to alleviate the shortage of qualified professionals in the human services workforce, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes led a newly signed law to update developmental disability centers’ administrator standards so they are more similar to assisted living facilities.

“Members of our community who have intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the best care possible,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “This is a common-sense step that will increase the number of qualified individuals who can care for people with disabilities, making sure facilities can better meet the needs of their residents.”