Illinois schools keep funding flat in next budget plan
The Illinois proposal keeps general state aid at current levels while increasing retirement system funding for teachers by 75 percent, with total state education spending at 2.31 billion dollars. Governor Thompson may veto and lawmakers look to finalize allocations by June 30.
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Associated Press
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Illinois
U.S
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Reagan
Education Board
Illinois General Assembly
State Education Board
Thompson seeks restoration of Illinois job offices funding
Gov. James R. Thompson said federal budget cuts to Job Service and Work Incentive programs are unacceptable and will press Illinois' delegation to restore funding. About 800 state employees face layoffs Feb. 15 as 22 of 60 Job Service centers, four of five regional offices, and 11 of 19 WIN bureaus close amid reduced federal financing.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
Illinois
Congress
WIN
Educators Clash Over State Special Ed Tightening Rules
Two Southern Illinois educators differed sharply at a Springfield hearing on the State Board of Education initiative to reduce red tape in special education. Herrin's William R. Clarida supported most recommendations, while Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor Sidney R. Miller warned of a rollback on equal opportunity and education.
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Springfield
Southern Illinois
Board of Education
William R. Clarida
Herrin
Sidney R. Miller
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Miller
Clarida
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