Featured Resource: An in-depth explainer of the Wisconsin PTA school finance lawsuit
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026In February, the lawsuit Wisconsin PTA v. Wisconsin Assembly was filed, challenging whether the State’s current funding levels meet its constitutional obligation to K-12 students. This report, by the WI Association of School Business Officials explains the lawsuit and Wisconsin’s school funding landscape. The report walks through key context surrounding the litigation by explaining: Please take a read, and feel free […]
It’s not too late: Salvage special education funding with a sliver of the surplus
Thursday, May 21st, 2026Dear SAA Colleagues: Last week, a legislative proposal that directed a small share of the state’s projected $2.4 billion surplus to K-12 education failed to pass. This, despite widespread bipartisan support for using a portion of the surplus to lower school property taxes and honor the state’s obligation to fund special education. The most tangible effect of […]