“You’ve set real benchmarks in the formula, as far as what you expect on spending,” said state Rep. Rep. Blaine Wilhour. “We need real benchmarks on what we expect on student outcomes in conjunction with that spending. Because it looks to me like there’s really nothing.”
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Chairman Isoye: “… Illinois eighth graders now outperform national averages in reading and math.”
Really?