Assembly Bill 611 proposes to amend the current law regarding per pupil aid for school districts in Wisconsin. The bill seeks to repeal and recreate the existing statute 115.437 (2) (b), which currently establishes that per pupil aid is calculated based on a three-year average of student enrollment and a fixed per pupil amount of $742 for the 2025-26 school year. Under the new provisions, starting in the 2026-27 school year, the per pupil amount will be determined by taking the previous year's per pupil amount and adding any increase in the per pupil amount paid to private schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program for high school students.

This change aims to align the per pupil aid for public school districts with the funding adjustments made for private schools under the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, thereby potentially increasing the financial support for public schools based on the funding trends of private institutions. The bill reflects a shift in how per pupil aid is calculated, moving away from a fixed amount to a more dynamic approach that considers changes in private school funding.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 115.437(2)(b), 115.437