FY21 EBF Spending Plan Template - Evidence-Based Funding Spending Plan Data Collection

Sep 13, 2026

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Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) Spending Plan data collection guidance for Illinois school districts explains how FY21 “Organizational Units” must describe an annual district-level spending plan. The plan details strategies to achieve student growth and State education goals, how EBF resources will be utilized, and how spending will support low-income students, English Learners, and students with IEPs. It outlines Part I application prompts and instructs submission to ISBE by September 30 each year.

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Introduction

EBF Spending Plan requirements (Illinois School Code)

MAIN APPLICATION PAGE

Part I - Strategies for student growth and State goals

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Evidence-Based Funding Spending Plan data collection system, [user] . Our annual school district budget template does not currently highlight how districts invest in their students in need as measured by current outcomes, with emphasis on low-income students, English Learners, and students with IEPs. Without these data points, districts and communities are limited in their opportunities to understand and influence resource allocation in service of students. The Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) Spending Plan represents an opportunity to connect these dots for district and community decision-making. By FY23, this EBF Spending Plan will be integrated into the public annual school district budget template. The FY21 EBF Spending Plan represent an opportunity for district leaders to develop and refine the story behind their allocation decisionmaking processes to yield more meaningful and eventually public data. ISBE will continue engaging with the field as the EBF Spending Plan evolves iteratively. Illinois School Code on Evidence-Based Funding requires that all public school districts, laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers* describe in a district-level spending plan: 1. How the public body will achieve student growth and State education goals 2. How the public body will utilize the Evidence-Based Funding received from this state 3. How the public body will spend Evidence-Based Funding in service of low-income students, English Learners, and special education This plan is designed to be incorporated into the annual budget process and submitted to ISBE by September 30 of each year. Furthermore, school districts* serving English Learners will submit information as required under Section 14C-12 of the Illinois School Code. The FY21 EBF Spending Plan was designed with help from FY20 survey feedback. To aid the state’s continuous improvement for FY22, please complete the survey that will appear after Plan submission. Resources for the EBF spending plan are available [at](at www.isbe.net/ebfspendingplan. Any)[ ](at www.isbe.net/ebfspendingplan. Any)[www.isbe.net/ebfspendingplan](at www.isbe.net/ebfspendingplan. Any)[. Any](at www.isbe.net/ebfspendingplan. Any) questions specifically regarding the EBF spending plan may be directed to [EBFspendingplan@isbe.net](EBFspendingplan@isbe.net). Please complete the following by September 30, 2020. * -EBF state statute requires that all "Organizational Units" complete an annual spending plan. "Organizational Units" includes not only school districts but also laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers. Although this EBF spending plan refers explicitly to school districts, its content should be understood in all cases to apply to the laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers as well. MAIN APPLICATION PAGE EBF state statute requires that all "Organizational Units" complete an annual spending plan. "Organizational Units" includes not only school districts but also laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers. Although this EBF Spending Plan refers explicitly to school districts, its content should be understood as applying to the laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers in all cases as well. Part I – What strategies will drive your efforts to achieve student growth and make progress toward State education goals in FY21? These strategies may involve investing any combination of a district’s core resources: time, money, people, and programs. Collaboration opportunity: Districts may find that Part I is most easily and effectively completed if led by program leaders in consultation with finance leaders. 1. Please indicate how your school district intends to achieve student growth and make progress toward State education goals in FY21 . □ F

FAQs

What is the purpose of the FY21 EBF Spending Plan?

The FY21 EBF Spending Plan connects district decision-making to clearer, measurable data on how resources are invested to support students in need, aligned to state goals and outcomes.

Which “Organizational Units” must complete an annual spending plan?

Public school districts must complete it, and it also applies to laboratory schools, Regional Offices of Education, and Intermediate Service Centers as required under the EBF state statute.

What does Part I ask districts to describe?

Part I asks how districts will drive efforts to achieve student growth and progress toward State education goals in FY21, including specific strategy options involving time, money, people, and programs.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Grenda