ISBE Asks For $15 Billion “Equitable” Funding
The Illinois State Board of Education today voted unanimously to ask the General Assembly to practically double state funding for public schools.
After Rauner Veto, Lawmakers Consider Next Steps On School Funding
Schools and lawmakers are considering next steps now that more than 170 school districts in Illinois stand to lose additional money that was promised to them under the state’s new school funding formula.The landmark law passed last year with the intent to even the economic playing field for public schools across the state by providing more state dollars to the neediest districts.
ISBE Report Card Data Show Area High Schools Close In Graduation Rate, Disparities Elsewhere
Champaign County high schools show a wide range of results in test scores, low income students, and funding sources, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Neediest Schools Still Waiting For New Funding
The debate over school funding dominated much of the legislative session, and concluded with a compromise plan designed to send more state funds to the neediest districts. But so far, those districts haven't gotten any extra funds.
Lawmakers Consider New Formula For School Budget Cuts
Prorated versus per pupil budget cuts to Illinois education funding.