House Sponsors: WOOLARD. Short description: CON AMEND-SCHOOL FUNDING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Education Article of the Illinois Constitution. In the Section relating to the goal of free schools, deletes language which provides that the State has primary responsibility for financing the system of public education. Adds a new Section relating to funding and accountability for elementary and secondary education. Requires the General Assembly to provide criteria and incentives for an efficient, high quality system of elementary and secondary public education, including funding, educational achievement, and accountability. Requires the General Assembly to establish and review, at least every 2 years, the per pupil level of financial support, to provide for a combination of State and local funds to meet foundation level of support requirements, and to substantially reduce in the aggregate taxes levied by school districts upon real property. Provides that in the aggregate at least half of the funding necessary for the foundation level must be provided by the State from State resources and prohibits more than half of the funding for the foundation level in the aggregate from being provided from taxes levied on real property. Requires the General Assembly to provide by law for supplemental funding, above the foundation level, from State, local, and other resources. Requires implementation of the amendment's provisions by the General Assembly on or before May 30, 1999. Effective upon approval by the electors. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status