Illinois has a budget deal. Here’s what we know about proposed education funding for 2024. – Chalkbeat Chicago

In February, the governor proposed adding $100 million for early childhood education capital investment, but the document released by his office indicates that number has decreased to $50 million. The Monetary Award Program, which provides funding for students from low-income families to get into colleges, could receive an increase of $100 million – what Gov. JB Pritzker asked for in February. The program’s overall budget would be $701 million.