The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is asking members of the public to give their input on state funding for public education. ISBE is accepting testimony in writing online, www.isbe.net. After submitting a request online, individuals can attend one of three budget hearings during the month of October. The public’s input will inform the funding recommendation ISBE will provide to lawmakers for fiscal year 2024. The input ISBE receives will inform the agency’s advocacy for equitable funding for all students in FY 2024. ISBE will submit its recommendation for state education funding to Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly in January. Ultimately, lawmakers will enact a budget for FY 2024 that balances the state’s spending priorities.  Individuals wishing to participate must submit their testimony in writing by completing the form at www.isbe.net/budget. After submitting testimony in writing, individuals are welcome also to speak at one of three budget hearings. ISBE will give equal consideration to all written and oral testimony.