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AB 1176

Relating to: general equalization aids, the reimbursement rate for special education costs, excluding special education reimbursement from certain per pupil payments, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 43 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill adjusts school funding formulas and special education reimbursement rates, redistributing state education aid between school districts with potential winners and losers.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 1176

Legislative bill overview

AB 1176 modifies Wisconsin's school funding formulas by adjusting general equalization aids and changing how special education costs are reimbursed to school districts. The bill excludes special education reimbursement from certain per-pupil payment calculations and includes an appropriation to fund these changes.

Why is this important

School funding directly affects educational resources available to students and the financial burden on local property taxpayers. Changes to special education reimbursement rates and equalization aid formulas can significantly impact which districts receive more or less state support, potentially widening or narrowing funding gaps between wealthy and lower-income school districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Special education cost burden: Excluding special education reimbursement from per-pupil payments may shift costs differently across districts, potentially creating winners and losers depending on each district's special education enrollment and current funding levels
  • Equalization aid fairness: Changes to general equalization formulas can be contentious because they redistribute state funding; some districts will receive more support while others receive less
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill's actual appropriation amount and which districts benefit most depends on implementation details that may not be fully transparent in the summary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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