May 17, 2012
IL school chief warns of possible cuts to general state aid for schools
State legislators “can’t shortchange our schools anymore,” said Gery Chico, chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education, noting that the state’s 868 school districts have seen a loss of $650 million during the past three years.
A loss of another $258 million could lead to cuts to school programs, staff and the length of the school day, or possible tax hikes, he said.
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