As Illinois grapples with a possible budget deficit, a measure that could cost taxpayers $68 million for student teacher stipends is headed to the Senate.
by GREG BISHOP | The Center SquareA classroom at the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Westside Academy on Buffalo Road in Gates, N.Y., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. As Illinois grapples with a possible $800 million budget deficit , a measure that could have a taxpayer price tag of an additional $68 million for studentState Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, carried House Bill 4652 out of the House Tuesday.
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, supported the idea but warned that the measure being subject to appropriation is an empty promise. State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, opposed the bill, saying there are workforce shortages in more industries than just teaching. He said if the bill is an initiative of the teachers’ unions, then the teachers’ unions should be able to fund an apprenticeship program.
Teacher Stipends Budget Deficit Taxpayer Cost House Bill 4652 Senate Teachers' Unions Appropriation
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