Tag Archives: General State Aid
Education Part V: Property Taxes, the Well Has Gone Dry
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of Illinois, Article X, Section 1 Question: Why do property taxes keep going up? Answer: Because they can. Over the past several posts, I’ve discussed the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago Public Schools, General State Aid, Poverty Grant, Property Taxes
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Education Part IV: Poverty Grant and PTELL Subsidy, Why Do They Matter?
“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of Illinois, Article X, Section 1 Until the turn of this century, the Foundation Level Grant was the primary component of state education support, and was … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Property Taxes
Tagged Chicago Public Schools, Education Funding, General State Aid, Poverty Grant, PTELL
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