State board recommends schools get the minimum funding increase

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Original Load Date Jan. 14, 2026, 10:02 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 14, 2026, 10:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/01/14/state-board-education-pritzker-minimum-funding-increase

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The Illinois State Board of Education voted Wednesday to recommend the state increase education funding at about the same amount as previous years, but far less than what would be needed to fully fund education across the state. The board is recommending that the state send $350 million more to sch...