Illinois Democrats have scheduled a hearing on why Gov. Bruce Rauner's education secretary is being paid from the state's human services budget.
Lawmakers are expected to discuss Beth Purvis' $250,000-per-year salary at a hearing Thursday in Springfield.
Documents obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times showed the money comes from human services, even though Purvis reports to Rauner's office.
The Republican governor has recommended cutting millions from the agency's budget for programs that deal with autism and burials for the indigent.
Democratic Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago is chairman of the House Human Services Appropriations committee. In a letter to Rauner last week he called the arrangement "troubling."
Rauner's office says Purvis is paid with agency's funds because "a portion of her portfolio is in early childhood development."
Democrats to hold hearing on Rauner education czar's salary - Education Week
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