Illinois lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday about proposed legislation that would alter the school funding formula, sending more to schools with a higher percentage of low-income students.
Robin Steans, executive director of the advocacy group Advance Illinois, testified that the current formula has produced unfortunate results.
"It is absolutely not a surprise, completely predictable, that we have the worst achievement gaps by income than any state in the union. and that that has been true for over 15 years," said Steans.
The bill, sponsored by Macoupin County State Senator Andy Manar, is not scheduled to be voted on anytime soon.