October 29, 2019
Kurt Hilgendorf, right, of the Chicago Teachers Union, and G. Tito Quinones, of Chicago Public Schools, take opposing sides during a legislative committee hearing Monday in Springfield over a bill that would direct more of the district’s funds to low-income, special education and English language learning students. Also testifying was Amanda Elliott, co-director of legislative affairs for the Illinois State Board of Education. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds
Amid strike, union wants more money focused on neediest children
Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its state funding to services aimed at low-income students, English language learners and students with special needs. This comes amid a strike now stretching into its second week.