Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill guaranteeing immigrant students access to public education

CHICAGO (WLS) -- People gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the signing of a new state law in Illinois.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the "safe schools for all" bill on Friday.

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It bans anyone from denying a child a free public education based on their citizenship or immigration status.

The law takes effect on Jan. 1.

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