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Hernandez-Backed Reform to Provide $20.9 Million in Additional Funding for Local Schools

Oct 11, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, fought to ensure every child has the tools necessary to succeed by supporting a historic education funding reform plan that changes the state’s funding system to one that...

Yingling Meets with Local School Leaders, Highlights Education Funding Bill to Increase State Funding for Lake County Schools

Oct 11, 2017 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Building upon his success in helping to pass legislation that brings millions of new dollars to local schools while paving the way for property tax relief for working families, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, met with representatives...

Manley Votes for Equitable School Funding, Property Tax Relief

Aug 30, 2017 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement after the school funding formula compromise was passed by both the House and Senate: “The fact that our school funding formula is unfair to students across the state is...

Andrade Helps Pass Education Funding Reform Offering Much-Needed Relief to Chicago Public Schools

Jun 23, 2017 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Offering additional funds to cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools (CPS), state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, voted to pass reform that dramatically reshapes education funding in Illinois and creates a fairer, more equitable system to provide...