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Here’s How Much Education Funding Is In Illinois’ State Budget For 2027 Fiscal Year
Illinois’ 2027 fiscal year state budget allocates $56 billion, including a $9.2 billion K-12 funding increase via an evidence-based formula. Chicago Public Schools faces a $732 million deficit, leading to program cuts, while advocates argue the state remains off track to fully fund schools by 2027.
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