Illinois

This report about Illinois school funding briefly describes an evidence-based model for school finance adequacy as well as budgetary considerations affecting how the model is funded. State PreK–12 funding priorities, as well as education human resource concerns, are identified. Attention is also given to state-funded alternatives to traditional public schools. The state is progressing toward fully funding its evidence-based model, but larger state budget allocations are needed. Attracting and retaining high-quality teachers remain challenging.