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Illinois faces long odds in school funding overhaul
Springfield AP Illinois lawmakers pledge to overhaul the 1997 funding formula seen as unfair to poorer districts while facing election year resistance to shifting funds from wealthier districts. Democrats push a need based plan and new task force while revenue talks consider restoring a temporary tax hike and a millionaire tax. Rauner signed a 269 million boost last year and state board proposes reallocating 305 million from special education to raise general aid.
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