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How could the proposed millionaires tax affect Chicago Public Schools' state funding?

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Chicago Public Schools may see increased state funding if the millionaires tax passes The proposed Millionaire Amendment would impose a 3% income tax surcharge on individuals earning over $1 million in Illinois. According to the report, half of the revenue generated by this surcharge would be allocated to improve state funding for public education. If the tax were to be adopted, this influx of state revenue could provide additional financial resources to public school systems, including Chicago Public Schools. However, the ballot question is non-binding, and the state would first need to amend its constitution and pass joint resolutions for the tax to take effect.

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The facts so far

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  • The proposed tax is a 3% income tax surcharge only on millionaires.nbcchicago.com
  • The surcharge would generate $3.8 billion in its first full year.nbcchicago.com
  • Half the revenue generated would go toward property tax relief and the other half would go toward public schools.nbcchicago.com
  • The ballot question is non-binding, meaning no millionaires tax will take effect as a result.nbcchicago.com

Why it matters

For Chicago Public Schools, any increase in state funding is critical for maintaining operations, staffing, and educational resources. The potential for a significant, dedicated revenue stream from the proposed tax represents a major financial consideration for the district and the state's education budget.

This proposal is part of a larger debate over how Illinois addresses affordability and education funding. While the tax is aimed at property tax relief and education, critics argue that such tax increases could ultimately lead to higher prices and fewer job opportunities across the state.

What we don't know yet

  • Will state lawmakers successfully amend the constitution and pass the necessary joint resolutions?
  • How will the state prioritize and distribute the new education funding across different public school districts?

What would change this answer

State lawmakers pass the joint resolution to amend the constitutionThe tax would become legally binding, making the potential increase in state funding for public education much more certain.
The tax is rejected by voters in NovemberThe proposed revenue stream would not materialize, and Chicago Public Schools would not receive the earmarked state funding.

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