Requests for new school funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

At public hearings, Illinois State Board of Education heard requests totaling $748 million for additional funding for next year.

Senate Proposes Plan to Clean Up School Voucher System Funding

By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday.  “A myriad of accountability problems” went on display this week when two legislative committees reacted to an independent audit showing “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool. Now, Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, has put out his chamber’s plan, co-sponsored by the chairs of both Senate …

Requests for new school funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

The biggest items on the list include a $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding, and a $100 million increase for mandatory categorical programs.