The Illinois State Board of Education is asking lawmakers for $10.9 billion to fund public schools in the upcoming fiscal year.
Capitol News Illinois reports the agency presented its request to a House appropriations committee on Tuesday.
Next year’s budget will mark the 10th year of funding under the Evidence-Based Funding formula that lawmakers approved in 2017.
State board officials say that formula has improved public education in Illinois, resulting in higher graduation rates and improved student performance.
Public school funding makes up about one-fifth of the entire state general revenue fund budget.
Lawmakers are expected to vote on a final budget package by the end of May.
