Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Cash is Coming to CPS

The whole story of the neediest schools in Illinois receiving additional funding is certainly good news. According to the Chicago Sun Times, "Chicago Public Schools is expected to receive $1.54 billion from the state in the current school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education."

CPS, based on the deal reached last year, is expecting an additional $450 million going forward.

And while everyone seems pretty satisfied that funds will get to the poorest schools districts, including the Chicago Public Schools, I'd add a word of caution. As the Sun Times notes, "lawmakers will have to increase spending for schools each year for a decade for the formula to work.

That my friends might be a hefty lift. Will lawmakers, those in power and those who are not yet serving, see fit to follow through on the increases needed for the next ten years? We'll see.

Dick

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