Chicago Schools CEO to lead Springfield rally over funding

CHICAGO (AP) — The head of Chicago Public Schools say the district has “reached the point of no return” and faces severe cuts without “equal” funding from the state.

Schools CEO Forrest Claypool said Wednesday that with only one week left in the state’s Legislature’s session, the district must “make a statement the governor cannot ignore.” 

Claypool on Thursday will lead a rally in Springfield seeking more state funds for Chicago’s schools. The district faces a $1 billion deficit next school year.

The Democratic-led Illinois House passed a budget for next year that includes money for public schools, so a full veto would jeopardize their ability to open this fall. The budget now heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has indicated he will veto the bill if it reaches his desk.

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