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Hearings Nearly Done For Illinois School Saving Panel

A commission studying ways to make Illinois schools more efficient is set to hold its last public hearing before coming up with draft recommendations.

The Classrooms First Commission has been researching how to improve education and reduce administrative duplication in schools. Its final hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Springfield.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon heads the commission, which could make suggestions on the touchy subject of consolidating small districts. Simon has said the panel is looking at many ways of saving money and improving schools, not just consolidation.

The group is supposed to produce recommendations by March. Then there will be more public comment and possible legislative action.

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