Illinois schools could receive $5.2 billion — with $1.76 billion for Chicago — in latest federal stimulus effort – Chalkbeat Chicago

Nearly all of the funds for schools have to be distributed through the Title I formula, which means local school districts that serve lots of students from low-income families will get the biggest share. Chicago Public Schools, the state’s largest school district, could receive up to $1.76 billion in the package, amounting to about $5,100 additional per student, according to preliminary estimates.