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Introduced
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Public Instruction pays equalization aid to school districts for each school year in the following four installments: 15 percent in September, 25 percent in December, 25 percent in March, and 35 percent in June. This bill increases the percentage of equalization aid distributed in September by 2 points each school year, and decreases the percentage of equalization aid distributed in June by 2 points each school year, until the 2029-30 school year, at which time the amount of equalization aid distributed in both September and June will be 25 percent. The result is that equalization aid will be paid to school districts in four equal installments beginning in the 2029-30 school year. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the schedule for distributing equalization aid to school districts in Wisconsin, gradually adjusting the percentage of total aid distributed in different months of the school year. Currently, school districts receive 15% of their total aid entitlement in September, 25% in December, 25% in March, and 35% in June. The bill incrementally increases the September payment and decreases the June payment by 2 percentage points each school year, starting in the 2024-25 school year. By the 2029-30 school year, the payments will be evenly distributed, with 25% of the total aid entitlement paid in September, December, March, and June. This change aims to provide a more balanced and predictable cash flow for school districts throughout the school year. The bill includes specific provisions for each school year from 2024-25 to 2029-30, detailing the exact percentages to be distributed in each month, and will take effect on the day after publication, with some provisions specifically taking effect on July 1, 2030.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
André Jacque (R),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab354 |
| AB354 ROCP for Committee on Rules | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/rules/1989248.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB354.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB354-ASA1.pdf |
| AB354 ROCP for Committee on State Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/state_affairs/1954117.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB354-AA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB354: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab354/ab354_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB354.pdf |
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