Legislator of the Year: Illinois Association of School Social Workers

NORMAL–The Illinois Association of School Social Workers named State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) the 2015 Legislator of the Year during the group's 45th annual conference in October.

IASSW sleceted Manar for leading the charge to overhaul the state’s outdated school funding formula, passing bipartisan legislation to make sure downstate schools get their fair share. The group citeded his work to ensure all children, regardless of where they live, receive a quality education.

• education
• school funding
• need-based