Only 0.05 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund an Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy project, according to a state analysis.
In all, the budget includes $3.7 million for academy.
Funding for the project would come from the capital development fund.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy President Jose Torres
The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability analysis lists Gov. Bruce Rauner's funding priorities and analyzes how it would affect the state's long-term debt. Rauner included $7.8 billion for capital projects for 23 agencies.
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Mathematics & Science Academy capital projects
This list includes projects requiring new appropriations and do not include reappropriations for ongoing capital projects.
| Program | Appropriation |
| Correcting the water filtration system | $3,700,000 |
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