- Published: Thursday, June 30, 2016 04:39 PM
SPRINGFIELD- Local schools will receive $4.1 million more under the new bipartisan plan approved by the General Assembly today.
State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) advanced legislation to increase education funding for Champaign and Vermilion counties.
“Schools need to open their doors on time this fall,” Bennett said. “It was important that all levels of government regardless of any political party, find a way to work together to reach a compromise. We can’t risk our children’s future for the sake of political games.”
Area schools would see the following increases in funding:
Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 $ 1,495,066
Champaign Community Unit School District 4 $ 864,435
Urbana School District 116 $ 629,035
Rantoul City School District 137 $ 503,931
This measure also includes $1.8 million in funding for agriculture education.
“We know here in Vermilion and Champaign counties, that agribusiness is the backbone of our economy,” Bennett said. “It’s essential for us to make these vital investments.”
The Senate, House and governor worked together to pass a bipartisan budget compromise.