Education
Every student deserves the opportunity to receive a high-quality public education, from early childhood to college or career training. Nabeela worked to fully fund Smart Start Illinois to expand access to preschool, to strengthen K-12 public schools with $350 million in new state funding, and to deliver millions in funding for improvements at state. As a former student of the Illinois public school system, Nabeela recognizes firsthand the importance of a solid academic and extracurricular foundation, and she will work towards making education affordable and accessible for all Illinoisians.
As State Representative, Nabeela has been working to...
Prioritize students’ mental health needs by providing funding for in-school counselors
Expand access to MAP Grants to make college education more affordable
Increase affordability and accessibility for in-state higher education
Keep our students safe from bullying and sexual harassment by strengthening state-level policies
Advocate for state-wide broadband funding to decrease the digital divide
Expand state higher education loan forgiveness programs for those in high-demand fields, such as teaching and nursing
Advocate for expanded Pre-K and early childhood education in our state