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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