State Board of Education seeking 91% funding increase

Illinois education administrators are seeking to double the amount of money public schools get in the coming year.
The State Board of Education has approved a request for $7.5 billion in additional state aid — a 91 percent increase.
Board members argued that the $15.7 billion in general state aid they’re requesting is necessary to adequately finance public education.
Democratic-led legislation signed last summer by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner overhauled the funding formula. It focuses on the neediest school districts and takes into account local resources available to each.