Total state dollars
Total students
Dollar value per student
Private scholarship tax-credits
Up to $75 million
6,000 to 12,000
$6,250 to $12,500
State dollars toward public schools
$5.04 billion
1.85 million
$2,725
Notes:
Total students enrolled in private scholarships based on estimate by program advocates. Public school funds reflect FY 2016.
Data:
Illinois General Assembly; Illinois State Board of Education
Credit:
BGA