GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER IS ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF A NEW, BIPARTISAN COMMISSION TO STUDY EDUCATION FUNDING REFORM.

HOW THE STATE DOLES OUT MONEY TO SCHOOLS HAS BEEN DEBATED FOR MANY YEARS. GOVERNOR RAUNER SAYS THIS COMMISSION WILL ADDRESS THE OVERRELIANCE ON PROPERTY TAXES AND HOW TO MAKE SURE EACH STUDENT GETS A GOOD EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE.

A REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION WILL BE DUE FEBRUARY FIRST, WITH THE INTENT OF DRAFTING LEGISLATION FROM THE GROUP’S RECOMMENDATIONS.