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IL Senate OKs Overhaul of Education Labor Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Senate has unanimously approved sweeping legislation that would reduce teachers' job security and emphasize performance over seniority.

The legislation would make it harder for teachers to achieve tenure. Even after getting tenure, bad teachers could be fired.

If a district has to make layoffs, jobs would be protected based on classroom performance instead of seniority.

The bill would also require more steps, including mediation, before teachers could go
on strike. The final contract offer from each side would also be made public.

The measure passed 59-0 and now goes to the House.

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