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CPS CEO outlines mental‑health supports, transportation gains and algebra improvements; says SNAP changes won’t affect school meals
Summary
Interim CEO Dr. King told the board the district added clinicians and virtual mental‑health services, launched hub‑stop transportation earlier than planned and saw higher middle‑grade algebra participation and pass rates; he said SNAP changes would not affect free meals for CPS students.
Chicago — Interim Superintendent and CEO Dr. King used prepared remarks at the Jan. 29 board meeting to emphasize mental‑health investments, transportation expansions and academic gains while cautioning the district would not rush funding decisions on Chi Arts.
Mental health and supports: "Our students' mental health is top of mind for me right now," Dr. King said, announcing increased clinicians, counselors and social workers and the availability of no‑cost virtual mental‑health services for high‑school…
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