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This bill appropriates funds to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for fiscal year 2025, covering operational expenses, educational programs, and various state and federal funding streams. The bill allocates approximately $27.59 million for ISBE's operational expenses and provides substantial funding across multiple areas, including Evidence-Based Funding for schools (totaling $8.98 billion from various funds), transportation reimbursements, special education support, early childhood education ($748 million), agricultural education programs, technology support, and numerous targeted grants. The funding comes from multiple sources including the General Revenue Fund, Education Assistance Fund, and various federal funds, with allocations for specific programs such as driver education, charter school loans, school technology loans, and mental health services. Notably, the bill includes new or expanded funding for initiatives like the School STEAM Grant Program, School-Based Mental Health Services, and Preschool Development Grants, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive educational support across different sectors and student needs. The appropriations cover a wide range of educational supports, from technology and infrastructure to specialized programs for students with disabilities, mental health, and professional development for educators.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2578&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104