District 118 School officials in Danville are denying claims that the district will receive $2.1 million dollars in additional funding under the state’s new funding formula. Heather Smith is the District 118 Director of Finance….
Smith adds District 118 used to get Categorical Funding for three Special Education areas and for Bilingual English Learners….
State Senator Scott Bennett says under the state’s new school funding reform plan, schools will continue to receive the same state assistance they previously received. However, the new formula is designed to ensure the most state assistance will be directed to school districts most in need.
‘’For far too long, many downstate school districts like Danville were being left behind by the state,’’ said Senator Bennett. ‘’Now, for the first time we have a funding formula that provides fair and adequate funding for students throughout the state,’’ added Senator Bennett.
