GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS TOUTING HIS THREE YEAR PLAN TO EASE THE TEACHER SHORTAGE IN ILLINOIS. 

THE INITIATIVE CALLS FOR INVESTING 70 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TEACHERS ACROSS THE STATE. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON SCHOOLS THAT HAVE THE MOST NEED FOR STAFF SAYS THE GOVERNOR, ALLOWING THEM TO SPEND THE MONEY AS APPROPRIATE.

HE'S ASKING THE LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IN THE NEW STATE BUDGET.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS THE GOAL IS TO ENTICE MORE PEOPLE TO THE PROFESSION AND TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE ENOUGH GREAT TEACHERS IN EVERY CLASSROOM.