US EditionWisconsin Schools, Teachers Sue for More Funding From GOP-Led Legislature
Plaintiffs argue the state shifted funding burdens to locals and underfunds special education, leading to budget deficits up to $32 million in some districts, violating constitutional education rights.
- A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers' unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others sued the state Legislature, alleging inadequate public school funding.
- The lawsuit argues that schools are in crisis, with high-needs students facing the greatest risk, and seeks a new finance system meeting district needs.
- While the state previously covered two-thirds of per-student costs, districts now pay about half, forcing property tax hikes or referendums to fund schools.
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Wisconsin schools, teachers sue for more funding from GOP-led legislature
Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing their state legislature for more funding, arguing Republican lawmakers are failing in their constitutional duty to fund schools. The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues the Republican-controlled state legislature has not kept up with the cost of education, and it wants the court to fix the system. “Notwithstanding this clear constitutional command, the…
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