Educational Finance

I heard on the radio show “At Issue” (WBBM 780) on Sunday morning an interesting discussion about future funding for public education in Illinois. In the discussion group were several state legislators and an educational advocate discussing plans to address school funding in the next legislative session. This group of legislators represented both major parties and sounded committed to addressing this important issue in the new legislative session. It was also uplifting to hear them talk about making this a bi-partisan effort that they felt the general public is demanding. They also talked about how they will need at least $500 million to begin this effort. That amount of money is not available without a tax increase. It will be interesting to follow this group as the new legislature is seated next month. Stay tuned!