IL HR0351

Commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that declared separate educational facilities inherently unequal and banned segregated public schools.

Notes that African American students are more isolated today than they were 40 years ago despite the landmark ruling, citing a 2013 Economic Policy Institute report.

Documents research showing that racial and economic diversity in schools improves educational achievement and life opportunities for minority and low-income students, enhances critical thinking for all students, and increases graduation and college matriculation rates.

Urges the Mayor of Chicago to recognize school segregation's harmful effects and prioritize school diversity in decisions regarding funding, transportation, admissions policies, school creation, rezoning, and development of district-specific strategies to overcome diversity impediments.

Directs delivery of the resolution to the Mayor of the City of Chicago.