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Homewood SD 153 officials warn lower state reimbursements will push costs to local taxpayers
Homewood School District 153 Board of Education · May 12, 2026
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Summary
The district told the board that Illinois 'mandated categorical' reimbursements are expected to drop next fiscal year, increasing reliance on local dollars and compounding rising insurance costs.
The Homewood School District 153 board heard warnings that the state will reimburse a smaller share of required expenditures next fiscal year, leaving the district to cover more costs from local funds.
Superintendent (S2) told the board that Illinois requires districts to spend in several "mandated categorical" areas but that "all of those reimbursement levels for…
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