Illinois education administrators are seeking to double the amount of public school funds in the upcoming year. The State Board of Education approved a request for a $7.5-billion increase to state aid, which is approximately a 91-percent increase. Board members argued that the $15.7-billion in general state aid is necessary to adequately finance public education. Legislation signed a bill last summer to overhaul the funding formula, which focuses on the neediest school district and takes into account local resources available to each. The state remains in a poor fiscal position. An income tax increase last summer is providing an extra $5-billion to the state. With other services being cut back during the 2-year budget stalemate, there is still a $9-billion bill backlog burden.