Governor Bruce Rauner’s bipartisan School Funding Reform Commission makes headway toward a new school funding formula. The 25 member commission wrapped up six months of work with a new framework that could pave the way for a new mindset in funding schools.
State Senator Andy Manar (Bunker Hill-Democrat) is pleased the framework sets the stage for schools with bigger poverty issues to get more help. Manar is pleased with talk of a level playing field for school funding, but he wants action not words.
The framework would lead to funding targets for each district based on student population needs. It's estimated to cost an additional $3.5 billion to $6 billion.
