Analysis finds budget plan hurts 213 districts in Illinois
State Board of Education analysis says 213 school districts would lose funds under Gov. Blagojevich's proposed education budget with a one time 16 to 20 million infusion for struggling districts. 680 schools would gain, while a shift of 24 grant programs into the general aid formula is proposed to boost per pupil spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Board of Education
Rod Blagojevich
Robert E. Schiller
Blagojevich
Illinois State Board of Education
House
Senate
Schiller
Illinois House
General Assembly
Roger L. Eddy
Routsonville
Eddy
Michael K. Smith
D-Canton
John Filan
Filan
Governor’s Office of Budget and Management
Bureau of the Budget
Smith
Illinois House of Representatives
Local districts face mixed SPRINGFIELD aid changes
An analysis lists estimates of gains and losses for numerous districts and offices. Franklin County Akin schools rise $22,728 while SS district 47 falls $84,946. Carbondale high gains $362,809 and elementary $89,340. Williamson areas show varied outcomes including Carterville gain $394,181 and John A. Logan College loss $86,883. Overall patterns show some districts receiving large boosts and others reductions.
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Springfield
Franklin County
Akin
Benton High
Christopher
Ewing Northern
Frankfort
Franklin-Williamson
Logan
Lesser-Walier
Thompsonville
Zeigler- Royalton
Jackson County
Carbondale
de Soto
Elvorado
Ony City
Jackson-Perry
Franklin-Jefferson County
Rend Lake College
Perry County
du Quoin
Pinckneyville
Alexander Johnson- Massac-Pulaski
Union County
Steeleville
Saline County
Carrier Mills-Stonefort
We Are
Galatia
Harrisburg
Anna
Anna Jonesboro
Cobden
Dongola
Williamson County
Carterville
Crab Orchard
Herrin
John A. Logan College
Johnston City
Marion
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