Eight school districts across Central Illinois are set to receive more than $3 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding already provided by the state. The announcement comes from State Senator Doris Turner of Springfield.

Turner says the additional money will help ensure schools in Central Illinois get their fair share of state funding and have more resources to offer students a high-quality education.

The funding comes from the 2017 evidence-based funding formula supported by Illinois Senate Democrats. The law reformed how the state allocates money to K-12 schools by considering each district’s specific needs — including enrollment, poverty levels, and the number of students requiring special education or English language services.

Among the districts receiving additional funding: Edinburg School District 4 will receive just under $4,000, Rochester School District 3A is set to receive over $126,000, and South Fork School District 14 will receive more than $32,000.

The Fiscal Year 2026 state budget includes a $300 million increase in funding through the evidence-based model to support student success across Illinois. More information on funding distributions can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website.