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          Illinois PTA supports Tax Reform to support school funding reform and more funding for public education.  The Illinois PTA supports and will continue to support any legislation that includes and an income tax increase, property tax relief, and increased funding for public schools which is guaranteed by a continuing appropriation for public elementary and secondary schools. 

Understanding that position:

The Illinois PTA continues to recognize that the state needs additional funds to handle the structural deficit, so we have supported a tax on some services so that social services could be able to meet the needs of our citizens.

The Illinois PTA does not support the increase in tuition tax credits.

A majority of Illinois school districts have budget deficits.

Illinois ranks 48^th in state funding for public education, providing only 36% of school funding.

Illinois is the 5^th wealthiest state in the nation.

Illinois school funding varies from under $5,000 to $18,000 per pupil.

EVERY CHILD OF ILLINOIS DESERVES AN EQUITABLE AND ADEQUATE EDUCATION, AND NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

Please click here to go to the Illinois PTA website for more information on this issue and to see how to make a difference.  For additional information, you may utilize the following links:

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability-   http://ctba.inspidered.com/home/home.html

Better Funding for Better Schools
http://www.betterfundingforbetterschools.com/