HB5409

SCH CD-FULL FUNDING LEVELS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5409 amends the School Code to establish an evidence-based funding formula for public education.

Illinois HB5409 amends the School Code to create an evidence-based funding formula for public education. The bill mandates that all mandated categorical programs be funded at 100% of their required levels. It requires the General Assembly to appropriate funds to fully fund the evidence-based funding formula by Fiscal Year 2027. The bill outlines a method for calculating each school district's adequacy target, which considers the costs of research-based activities, student demographics, and other factors.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 3

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Feb 27

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart