Illinois approves $11.4B school budget, a 4.6% increase, to address funding inequities.

The Illinois State Board of Education has approved a $11.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 4.6% increase. This includes a $350 million rise in Evidence-Based Funding, $142 million more in mandatory aid, and $75 million for early childhood education. Despite projected revenue shortfalls, the board aims to address funding inequities among school districts.

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