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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peoria County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Truancy Program Success and Youth Grants
Truancy numbers are dropping — especially surprising in the early grades, where staff say parents are keeping young kids home. The ROE also landed a $20,000 grant and a $30,000 food insecurity grant from the health department for student needs like uniforms, shoes, and eyeglasses.
Regional Office of Education Truancy Program
The Regional Office of Education shared details on its K-8 truancy intervention program, which successfully helped over 800 students improve attendance. Officials praised past county investments that funded additional caseworkers.
School Resource Officer Contracts
The county renewed three-year contracts to keep school resource officers in local school districts, ensuring police presence in schools with 3% annual cost increases.