A ZIP code shouldn’t determine how schools are funded, yet 3 in 4 students still attend underfunded schools. @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, let’s change that—$550M for IL schools in FY27. #FundTheFormula
As Illinois public schools face federal funding uncertainty, stable and adequate state funding is more critical than ever to support students, teachers, and classrooms. Follow along as we hear from advocates about why strong school funding matters in their communities. #FundTheFormula #K12
Since 2017, EBF has added $2.75B to Illinois schools — cutting severely underfunded districts from 1.2M students to just 150K. Let’s keep going, @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. #FundTheFormula
IL students can’t wait. We need increased investment now! $550M for Schools in FY27: $450M for EBF + $100M for MCATs. Let’s make sure every child has what they need to thrive @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. #FundTheFormula
We’ve seen what steady investment can do. Let’s not lose momentum. Equity takes consistency—and courage. $550M for Illinois schools in FY27, @govpritzker.illinois.gov. #FundTheFormula
EBF + MCATs = equity and stability. Without both, districts struggle to plan, hire, and support students. Let’s get it right this year, @govpritzker.illinois.gov. $550M for schools in FY27. #FundTheFormula
MCATs fund essentials—transportation, special ed, meals. The basics. When those fall short, students pay the price.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov, let’s fund MCATs. #FundTheFormula
What $350M covered in 2017 now costs $470M today. Inflation hits classrooms, too. Our schools can’t do more with less, Illinois must invest $550M for schools this year.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov #FundTheFormula
Strong, equitable outcomes depend on adequate and equitable funding. Illinois students can’t afford to wait another decade to attend fully funded schools. #fundtheformula
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Today, advocates across Illinois are raising their voices at the ISBE budget hearings to call for $550M in funding for our schools.
💬 Hear what one advocate shared about why this investment matters for students, educators, and communities across our state.
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ISBE budget hearings are happening this Oct.! Sign up to provide oral or written testimony today and let the ISBE know that you support adding $550M for Schools in FY27: hubs.la/Q03MWL290 #FundtheFormula
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2/2 The General Assembly must keep its commitment to our K-12 public schools and the students they serve by maintaining investment so that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. #FundtheFormula
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At $350M/year, IL schools won’t reach full funding for at least another 10 years. @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: IL can’t afford to underfund its future. #FundtheFormula
CPPRT revenues for districts are expected to drop by $500M this year, & federal stimulus funds have expired. We need a stronger #EBF commitment to sustain academic recovery @ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. #FundtheFormula
@ilsendems.bsky.social @housedemsil.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: EBF prioritizes IL’s most underfunded districts, but inflation lowers the value of our annual $350M investment. To reach full funding faster, we need $550M to #FundtheFormula in FY26. #EBF
@housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social, Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: Funding matters! Research show students thrive when schools are fully funded. #EBF has delivered $2.1B to IL's underfunded districts, more is needed for quality education. #FundtheFormula
1/2 Throughout the day, advocates met with legislators to call for bold investment in EBF so every school has the resources and supports students need to thrive. #FundtheFormula
Since 2017, Evidenced-Based Funding (EBF) reduced the number of severely underfunded districts in IL, yet Latino and English Learner students are still left behind.
A $550M investment in EBF can change that.
Tell your legislators to #FundTheFormula TODAY!
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@housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, please prioritize an additional $550M for EBF. The formula is key to closing equity gaps and providing high-quality education for all students, no matter their zip code. #FundtheFormula
Increasing our annual appropriation to $550M in EBF will help more students benefit from fully funded schools & accelerate equitable funding in IL. @housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus , invest $550M for FY26. #FundtheFormula
@housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, investing $550M in EBF in FY26 is the best way for the state to work to address systemic inequities in K-12 education. #FundtheFormula
Despite EBF investments, Black, Latinx, EL, & students from low-income backgrounds still disproportionately attend underfunded schools. @housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: Prioritize $550M more for EBF in FY26 #FundtheFormula
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Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: IL districts have responded to the pandemic, adding staff & programs. Let’s close the funding gap and #FundtheFormula at $550M in FY26 to fully equip districts. #EBF
@housedemsil.bsky.social, @ilsendems.bsky.social, Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: Districts face underfunded reimbursements for mandated costs, like transportation & specialized services, leaving less for evidence-based programming that EBF supports. #FundtheFormula
@housedemsil.bsky.social, @ilsendems.bsky.social, Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus: Equity in education begins by ensuring all school districts have adequate resources & services for students to thrive. Please prioritize $550M more for EBF in FY26. #FundtheFormula
@govpritzker.illinois.gov , investing $550M in EBF in FY26 is the best way for the state to work to address systemic inequities in K-12 education. #FundtheFormula
At $350M/year, IL schools won’t reach full funding for at least another ten years. Increasing our EBF investment to $550M means getting there in half the time, benefiting hundreds of thousands more students.
Act now! Tell Gov. Pritzker to #FundtheFormula.
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov Prioritize a $550 Million increase for EBF in FY25. Every Illinois student deserves access to high quality educational opportunities that set them up for success in school and beyond. #FundTheFormula
