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July 7, 2022
SPECIAL REPORT
2022-23 STATE BUDGET NEARS COMPLETION
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Negotiations on the 2022-23 state budget are moving as the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office are nearing completion of the new spending plan. As details are being released to PSBA, here are some of the highlights as we are expecting at this time:
- The basic education subsidy (BEF) is slated to receive an increase of $750 million. Of the increase, $225 million will will be distributed for the Level Up initiative, which provides additional funding for school districts identified as underfunded.
- The budget is expected to boost funding for special education by $100 million.
- Funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs will receive an increase of $6.1 million.
- The budget will include $100 million in targeted grant funding for schools to use to address the mental health needs of their students and $100 million for physical school safety initiatives.
Note: The budget bills have not been passed – they have only just started to move.
PSBA’s budget campaign a success, thanks to your advocacy
Over the past several weeks, our members across the state responded to PSBA’s three-week campaign seeking increases in special education and career and technical education funding, as well as resources to support student mental health needs. The campaign was a success as school leaders contacted their legislators, submitted letters and editorials to local media, and took other measures to advocate for these budget asks. Now we can see the results of your efforts and are grateful for your voice. PSBA extends a sincere thank you to all who spoke up for the benefit of your students and schools.
More budget updates coming soon!
Look for another Legislative EDition in your inbox with a complete report on the 2022-23 state budget once it is finalized, including information on the budget-related Fiscal and School Code bills. In addition, PSBA will provide a recorded update with details on the new spending plan for you to access at your convenience. Stay tuned for more information.
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