CHICAGO – Parents of Chicago Public Schools students will soon have more transparency around misconduct and discipline thanks to the efforts of State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“I think every parent probably expects that fights in schools are going to happen, but that doesn’t mean they should be kept in the dark when they do,” Peters said. “If parents aren’t aware of what’s going on at their kids’ schools, then it’s entirely possible that their kids might not get the treatment for trauma they need simply because their parents don’t know they need it.”

Read more: Governor signs Peters’ parental notification of misconduct measure

CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) is among 40 local leaders from across Illinois to be chosen as part of the 2021 Edgar Fellows Program.

“I’m honored to have been selected to participate in this year’s fellowship,” Peters said. “I will never stop striving to be the best legislator that I can for the people I represent, and this opportunity gives me a chance to learn and grow as a leader.”

Read more: Peters named 2021 Edgar Fellow

CHICAGO – Individuals living with HIV will no longer have to fear prosecution thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

“The criminalization of HIV does not line up with current science,” Peters said. “These laws are outdated, dangerous, and discriminatory, and have no place in modern society. Starting today, individuals who are living with this difficult medical condition will no longer have to worry about experiencing legal consequences for simply living their lives.”

Read more: Peters decriminalizes HIV transmission

CHICAGO – A new law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) would speed up the process of intercounty transfer of child protection cases.

“The kids who are in this system are there because they’ve already experienced trauma through neglect or abuse,” Peters said. “They shouldn’t have to experience more as a result of being caught up in bureaucracy for weeks or months if they need to be transferred.”

Read more: New Peters law looks to reduce trauma for abused and neglected minors by expediting transfers