Premature babies must be [referred] to life-changing therapies under new Illinois law

Earlier this year, Hechinger contributor Sarah Carr wrote about how, across the country, far too few parents are made aware of the kinds of therapies their babies are entitled to under federal law. Such early intervention services can ultimately reduce the need for these children to require costly special education support as school children.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed that bill into law earlier this month. It takes effect in January.